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What does the interface of the Semados® S/RI implant for prostheses look like?

Internal hex connection with cone.

What does the interface of the Semados® Mini implant for prostheses look like?

External connection with conical hex.

How high is the machined shoulder of the BEGO Semados® S implant?

0.8 mm

How high is the machined shoulder of the BEGO Semados® RI implant?

0.5 mm

How high is the machined shoulder of the BEGO Semados® Mini implant?

1.2 mm

What colour coding is used for the BEGO Semados® S/RI implants?

  • Green= BEGO Semados® S3.25
  • Blue = BEGO Semados® S/RI3.75
  • Grey = BEGO Semados® S/RI4.1
  • Red = BEGO Semados® S/RI4.5
  • Yellow = BEGO Semados® S/RI5.5

What colour coding is used for the BEGO Semados® Mini implants?

Brown = BEGO Semados® Mini 2.7/2.9/3.1

What is the recommended torque for insertion of BEGO Semados® S implants?

Torques of between 30-50 Ncm should not be exceeded. Please ensure sufficient water cooling! A torque of 30 Ncm is usually sufficient for attaining primary stability.

What is the Prof. Engelke implant cover screw used for?

(1) Fixation of a membrane.
(2) Prevents the implant from sinking into the maxillary sinus if the amount of available bone is reduced.

Does the implant cover screw have to be ordered separately?

No, it is found in one of the silicone stoppers in the packaging and is included in the price of the implant.

Which tool is used for insertion of the implant cover screw?

Hexagon screwdriver 1.25 mm XS (Art. no. 57266), short (Art. no. 53949) and long (Art. no. 53948).

Can the implant insertion post be used again as an impression post or permanent abutment?

No, as the repeated use of the post can result in inaccuracies and damage. As such, a 100% accurate fit of the components cannot be guaranteed.

Can a BEGO Semados® implant be resterilised?

No. After sterilisation lipids and proteins (tissue remnants) and foreign matter (cotton, dust, etc.) remain on the rough implant surface. This can lead to an immunological reaction.