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Zirconium dioxide, tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (TZP-A), alumina-toughened zirconia (ATZ) – what is the difference?
> Zirconia and its composites: What is meant by TZP-A and ATZ?
> What is the current state of research regarding TZP-A & ATZ?
> What mechanical and biological advantages do ATZ & TZP-A high-performance ceramics provide?
> What material are Zeramex XT implants made of?
> What is transformation toughening? Does it have clinical relevance?
> What is low temperature degradation? Does it have clinical relevance?
Zirconium dioxide, aluminium dioxide & metals
Clinical advantages
Cleaning & sterilisation
> Do implants with healing caps need to be sterilised?
> Do abutments need to be sterilised?
> Does the Vicarbo screw need to be sterilised?
> Do the drills need to be sterilised?
> What needs to be considered during machine cleaning?
> When is ultrasonic cleaning recommended?
> What are the recommendations for automated cleaning?
Indications and contraindications
Surgical phase
> How deep may a Zeramex XT implant be placed?
> What is the effective drilling depth?
> What is the drilling protocol for SB 3.5 mm?
> What is the drilling protocol for RB 4.2 mm?
> What is the drilling protocol for WB 5.5 mm?
> How do I correctly remove the implant with the appropriate healing cap from the packaging?
> What torque should be used to insert and tighten the implant?
> What must be considered when positioning the implant if an angled abutment is to be used?
> What healing methods are available and which healing method is recommended?
Prosthetic phase
Zeramex XT Screws: Vicarbo® Screw, Try-In Screw, Provisional Screw
> When should the Vicarbo Screw be used?
> What is the maximum torque that can be applied to tighten the Vicarbo Screw?
> Does the Vicarbo Screw need to be sterilised?
> What material is the Vicarbo Screw made of? Why is it black?
> When is the Try-In-Screw used?
> What torque can be used to tighten the Try-In-Screw?
Last updated on 26 June 2025