Implants compatible with Astra TX S system?

Blue sky bio has an implant called Conus 12 that is Astra compatible. But why do you want an Astra compatible implant? To continue to use your in-stock Astra components? If the answer is no and you just like the connection why not change to Megagen Anyridge?

Cortex Conical Conection.

Been using conus 12 for years after starting with Astra over a decade ago

there's no such thing as a compatible implant. There are copy cats, there are knock offs there are clones and wanna bes but the Astra system is a great system. I'm guessing you want to change to save money. Take quality over price. What would you want in your own mouth? Remember, these are biomedical devices implanted into a human body. Would you prefer a cheaper heart valve? A cheaper hip replacement?

Southern Implants do compatible implant. It’s called the Deep Conical (DC). It comes in cylinder, conical and Co-Axis.

Blue sky bio has an implant called Conus that is compatible with Astra.

Mwjddsms, I'll have to disagree with you. If you think Astra is a good system just because it's priced more, than you are mistaken. I work for Implant Direct. Our founder created the most widely used internal 45 degree bevel used currently in the world. Our surface treatment has been used successfully for over 25 years with success rates nearing 100%. We have sold millions of implants and if they were failing or having catastrophic problems, I doubt the FDA or Danaher (our owners) would take to kindly to it. The word "clone" makes no sense. Is BioHorizons a clone? They use the same internal hex connection that we founded in 1986. Nobel couldn't make their conical hex until our patent was up in 2007. Each system has it's own different unique parts, surface treatments, connections, and tooling etc. Pick the one that works in your hands, and give you good support, and good value. Price is has nothing to do with Value. And it certainly has nothing to do with quality.

I am not entirely sure what you are asking. Essentially all implants are compatible with one another – ie you can use multiple brands in the one mouth and they will all work probably. The problem is the need for different drivers for each abutment/screw. However if you are asking what prosthetic components are compatible with Astra TX then this is a different issue. Presumably you are intending to use an Astra TX implant with copy cat components. Perhaps you can clarify this. If you are intending to use copy cat components due to price then I wonder why. In almost all cases, copy abutments are not as good as the genuine. Having said this, the argument by Astra and Nobel (and others) that voiding the warrantee is more expensive than the saving of using copy parts is also nonsense. The warrantee does not cover anything more than a $5 part (their cost) and you are still left spending time and lab fees when replacements are required. However the real point is – if you want to save money, why not use an alternative implant and component system? The majority of the cost is in the implant not the abutment, so why would you use an Astra implant and a copy abutment? The cost saving is too small. The real question is; what would you want put in your mouth? This has been mentioned above. If you think about it, the cost of the implant and abutment are usually only a fraction of the fee the dentist charges. The lab fee is usually much higher than the implant cost. Personally I would think carefully about what you want to achieve. From a clinical point of view I think your logic is not correct but from an economic view, I think the minimal cost saving does not warrant the potential problems you might create. In my view it would be better to use an alternative (cheaper) implant system (implants and abutments). If you do not think you could trust using their implants then why would you trust their abutments and screws? So essentially I think you have to take an “all or none” approach. Having said this, I agree the cost of implants is too high for what the profession gets and the warrantee is essentially worthless. Hopefully at sometime in the near future, the profession will put enough pressure on the major brands to cause them to reduce their prices.

Dr Gerke, Isn't that what Implant Direct has done in the past 19 years? Forced the so called premium brands to lower the prices?? It's what we did by creating the all in one packaging and offering an implant and components for restoration for $150! We were one of the first to do that. You may have not noticed, but the big players have been trying to discount to keep up with us.

Sentiments have been expressed that implants that cost less or are copies are inferior. Are there any Systematic Reviews published that support such a position?

RRO, No...but i have some that prove success rates with implant direct. :)

“Implanova” may be another option. https://denvolution.com/implants-product-catalog/

DESS USA offers a full range of compatible components for Astra TX system. The only system we are aware that has the same connection as Astra TX is from BSB - neither Cortex or Southern have a Astra TX connection. As for our quality - FDA approval, and lifetime replacement warranty on both the Astra TX implant and DESS component ....

I am a Zimmer guy but in my perio practice I get a lot of referrals with many different implant systems used. Many times I am asked to help trouble shoot different problems and when in doubt I always go to Blue Sky Bio for compatible parts. I know they make an Astra clone and I have always had good results when using their stuff.