New Nobel Biocare On1: A new concept in tissue-level treatment

The role of soft tissue maintenance in supporting successful outcomes for dental implant treatment should not be underestimated. Not only does healthy, well-adhered soft tissue provide better aesthetics, it acts as a barrier to bacteria and helps to maintain bone volume around the implant. The On1 restorative concept from Nobel Biocare is designed to help the soft tissue play these important roles while offering flexibility.

Undisturbed soft tissue healing

The central component of the On1 concept is the On1 Base, which can be placed on any Nobel Biocare conical connection implant at the time of surgery. The base brings the connection for restorative components to tissue level so that, unlike with traditional two-stage healing and temporary abutments for bone level implants, the biological seal created by the soft tissue remains undisturbed for optimised healing.

For the surgeon, the On1 concept gives the flexibility to use any of three different implant systems with internal conical connection – NobelActive, NobelParallel and NobelReplace. It also offers peace of mind that only precision-engineered Nobel Biocare components can be used for the restoration, removing the risks associated with an ill-fitting or non-biocompatible third-party abutment. For a restorative clinician, the raising of the connection to tissue-level not only ensures no interference with the soft tissue during healing, it also simplifies the placement of the restorative components.

Retain restorative flexibility

With two height options available, there is the flexibility to change the On1 Base depending on the thickness of the soft tissue. Unlike with traditional tissue-level implants, this makes it possible to optimise short- and long-term aesthetic outcomes. Depending on the indication or personal preference, the restoring clinician can choose either a cement-retained or a screw-retained final restoration.

In summary, the On1 restorative concept is much more than a new abutment line: it's a new restorative approach created to support soft tissue healing and address the clinician's desire for flexibility and ease of use.