New surgical kits, a 6.0-mm implant, and upgraded accessories elevate the clinical ease and versatility of the company’s flagship system.
Glidewell has unveiled some major enhancements to its Glidewell HT Implant System, including a new diameter implant and improved surgical kits. During the company’s Spring Implant Symposium held June 6 to June 7 in Irvine, California, it announced the launch of these major advancements.
Updates to the Glidewell HT Implant System include a 6.0-mm-diameter implant, expanded accessories, and new-and-improved surgical and guided surgical kits refined by 8 years of clinical feedback, the company stated. The implant system aims to simplify treatment through a straightforward surgical protocol and expert lab support. These upgrades further ease implant placement and will help clinicians take full advantage of digital workflows.
Enhancements to the surgical kits include improved prosthetic drivers, a more efficient guided implant surgery protocol, new-and-improved torque wrenches, and new autoclavable cassettes. These kits are also compatible with the newly introduced 6.0-mm-diameter Glidewell HT Implant.
“We approach product development with one goal in mind: helping dentists broaden patient access to quality care,” said Founder and President Jim Glidewell in a press release announcing the upgrades. “From implant placement to final restoration, these new features bring us another step closer to that goal through ease of use, reduced costs and our commitment to supporting every implant practice with our experience and resources.”
The Glidewell HT Implant System embraces the industry’s accelerating trend toward digital technologies, the company stated. The system upgrades come on the heels of the launch of the Glidewell Tooth Replacement Solution, which offers a comprehensive digital workflow and custom solutions for every phase of implant treatment. The new guided surgical kits were designed to synergize with this workflow and make implant surgery as predictable and efficient as possible.
Dr. Taylor Manalili, director of clinical prosthodontics at Glidewell, who helped spearhead the implant system’s upgraded features, added, “Building upon the proven implant design, the enhanced system and refined kits make the workflow even more efficient and intuitive. It’s a streamlined design that supports what matters most—great outcomes for our patients.”
Glidewell HT Implants are manufactured in the USA at Glidewell’s ISO-certified facility in Irvine. This allows Glidewell to ensure quality in their products and pass cost savings on to dentists.
For doctors who’d like to learn more or get started with either of the new Glidewell HT surgical kits, visit glidewell.com/ht-intro for introductory offers.
