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Ceramic dental drills for the metal-free preparation of implant beds have been developed by maxon motor GmbH (Sexau, Germany), which is seeking partners to distribute the products internationally. The drills are available in seven standard diameters, but can be produced in different sizes, if required.
Patients who insist on metal-free treatment for implants and prosthetics, notes the company, often do not want to come into contact with metal in the preparation of their implants either. Users of traditional titanium implants also can benefit from the properties of the new ceramic drill, according to the manufacturer.
Unlike traditional drills, these products are based on three-lip drill geometry, allowing the implantologist to securely and quietly guide the drill. Even after 100 applications, the drills’ ZrO2 ceramic cutting edges are exceptionally sharp and undergo almost no wear and tear; traditional steel drills must be discarded after about 20 applications. Ceramic drills can be sterilized at least 100 times in standard autoclaves.
The smooth surface of the new drills prevents the colonization of bacteria. Reading the drill progress is facilitated by laser-engraved space markings. The drills can be supplied branded with the partner firm’s logo. They are manufactured under quality systems that are certified to ISO 13485:2003 for the development, production, and distribution of ceramic implants.
