MIS Seven implants: aggressive thread?

I’m just a novice when it comes to implant treatment, but when speaking to colleagues about MIS implants (Seven implants), many comment on its aggressive thread and the high torque required to place these. Are these accurate statements and what, if any, issues can arise from these issues? Any other important things to know about this system based on your real life clinical experience with the system? Thanks.

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David Anson
12/17/2013
I have been using these implants for many years and the insertion torque is not significantly different than other systems.
Mario K Garcia,DDS
12/17/2013
In response to your question; The MIS Seven does have a more agressive thread than the traditional implant fixtures. It has great applications when working in type 2,3,4 Bone. and it is of utmost important to use the final drill that accompanies the implant to assure a proper fit. The system is simple and straigth forward. The MIS Seven is one of the best implants out there if used in the correct manner. Try it : you'll like it! Thank you for your question and happy holidays.
Dean Licenblat
12/18/2013
In my experience the MIS implant itself is a great implant. The progressive thread means good primary stability especially in poor quality bone and an under-prepared site. I found the rounded apex to be very good when pushing up a sinus membrane etc. From a surgical perspective the implant is almost faultless BUT (and it's a a big BUT) my biggest grievance with the system was the restorative interface. I find the restorative interface is poorly manufactured. I've had issues with the zirconia abutments breaking at the implant level, issues with leakage due to micro movement at the abutment-implant interface and concern regarding the intimacy of the abutment connection. In the term the function very well and are priced competitively however in the long term I found a number lost bone once in function for some time ( and I manage my occlusion very well)
Mounir I
12/18/2013
Dr. Dean, I am using MIS for 3 years so far and my biggest concern is slight bone loss (in few cases) that happen after Implant placement and before restorative phase, although the bone level in the x-ray right after the surgery is ideal. any thoughts?
David Anson
12/18/2013
Regarding bone loss, I have found that if you place the top of the imlant to the bone level so that the polished colar is under the bone, then clear the bone so that the anatomic healing abutment can seat fully (you can then remove it or not for a one stage or two stage procedure), the bone levels are stable long-term.
CRS
12/20/2013
I have seen stories in the news of these implants getting into bar room brawls since they can be even more aggressive when alcohol involved! ;) You will probably need an anesthetic after that painful joke!
Desmond Yiu
12/23/2013
In my experience, MIS Seven implants require somewhat higher torque than other systems when placing in Type 1 or 2 bone. Occasionally, I have had to use quite considerable force on the ratchet to position the implant the final millimeter apically. Even so, I have had good surgical results from this system, with excellent primary stability more often than not in poor quality bone, while the internal hex connection (same as Zimmer, Biohorizons and many others) is straightforward to restore. From what I have observed, bone loss is no better and no worse than most other implant systems.
Oleg Amayev
1/2/2014
I don't understand, what is with aggressive thread. Is it bad? I think it's perfect, excellent stability.

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