Dentists who step into implantology find themselves confronted with a huge number of implant systems and components from different manufacturers. Selecting a reliable implant partner and optimal products for the treatment of a specific clinical indication is not as easy as it might seem. Sometimes it’s hard to see the woods for the trees.

And did you know that of all dental implants placed by General Dental Practitioners, 64% are in straightforward indications? Straightforward cases include replacement of single or small multiple teeth in the posterior region, in patients with no contraindications in the non-esthetic zones. Posterior single-tooth replacement accounts for 36%, small posterior bridges account for 14% and simple, removable edentulous implant solutions account for 14% of all dental implants placed by GPs.

To enable dentists to successfully start and continue to place or restore dental implants in the most common, straightforward cases, Straumann^® has developed Smart, a unique and holistic solution that combines clinical education, hands-on product training, e-learning and the opportunity to benefit from one-to-one supervision by an experienced mentor. Smart helps dentists gain hands-on experience, refresh their knowledge and improve their skills to instill confidence quickly.

Straumann Smart is specifically designed to help less experienced dentists get off to a quick start by providing solutions to meet the needs of straightforward indications, the majority of cases. Smart helps General Dental Practitioners to enter the world of implant dentistry to establish and grow their implant business quickly and with confidence.

Straumann^® Smart helps reduce complexity by initially introducing the two most commonly used implant systems to help dentists get off to a quick start. All they need to treat the most common straightforward cases.

A Smart and Simple product portfolio

The Smart, simplified portfolio from Straumann comprises of a limited number of products that are suitable to treat straightforward implant cases.

Keep things simple with the streamlined Smart portfolio:

• All products have been aligned with renowned implantologists
• Suitable for the treatment of straightforward implant indications such as:
  • Posterior single-tooth cases
  • Small posterior bridges
  •  Simple removable overdentures for the mandible
  • Two implant lines
  • Most commonly used healing components
  • Open- and closed-tray impression parts
  • Reduced abutment portfolio

The basic surgical kit simplifies the surgical procedure for Smart users who work with SP or BLT. The surgical kit is more than just a simple cassette. It’s a smart, flexible instrument solution, designed to meet your needs. It’s designed to streamline and simplify your workflow.

Mentoring reduces complexity

And why is mentoring so important to reduce complexity? The mentor can provide support with patient selection, treatment planning, implant surgery, and the related restorative work in the clinical environment.

In conclusion, Smart is a unique and holistic solution that has been specifically developed to enable dentists to easily and successfully start placing or restoring dental implants in the most common, straightforward cases. To discover the world of implant dentistry, take it easy and start the smart way.