In implant dentistry, innovation is most meaningful when it builds on a foundation of clinical experience rather than simply pursuing novelty. That philosophy is central to Dentsply Sirona’s PrimeTaper® Implant System, a solution designed to combine immediate implant placement with an established approach to bone health.
PrimeTaper is part of Dentsply Sirona’s EV Implant Family and draws on more than 40 years of continuous development originating with the Astra Tech Implant System. The company describes its approach as one of “strategic evolution rather than drastic revolution,” with implant innovations supported by ongoing testing and scientific evidence.
At the heart of PrimeTaper is a progressively tapered implant design intended to provide predictable, stable installation. Its progressive thread design produces a linear buildup of insertion torque—an attribute particularly relevant when primary stability is important, including immediate-placement protocols. Dentsply Sirona positions efficient handling as one of the system’s principal advantages, although, as with any implant system, clinical results ultimately depend on patient selection, site conditions, surgical technique, and appropriate treatment planning.
PrimeTaper also incorporates proven technologies inherited from the Astra Tech Implant System EV, including the OsseoSpeed® implant surface and MicroThread® at the implant neck. According to Dentsply Sirona, these technologies together support the protection and preservation of marginal bone health and long-term predictability, with clinical evidence from the broader Astra Tech Implant System platform, including 5-year follow-up data involving 1,112 patients.
Restorative confidence is another consideration. PrimeTaper shares the Conical EV connection with other members of the EV Implant Family, giving clinicians access to a common prosthetic platform. The implant itself is offered across multiple diameters and lengths, including options for situations where available space or bone quantity is limited.
The system also fits within Dentsply Sirona’s broader digital ecosystem. PrimeTaper is supported by several implant-planning platforms and a guided-surgery solution, helping practices connect planning, surgery, and restoration within a more integrated workflow.
In summary, the PrimeTaper Implant System features: (1) immediacy, providing predictable, stable installation across bone qualities and reliable performance in extraction sockets; (2) bone protection and preservation, which is supported by characteristics of the system ranging from immediate function to marginal bone maintenance; (3) seamless workflow integration—from impression taking to the final restoration; (4) excellent esthetics, thanks in part to the long-term marginal bone maintenance.
While no implant design removes the biological and clinical variables inherent in treatment, PrimeTaper offers a contemporary implant built around technologies and restorative principles developed over decades. For clinicians seeking primary stability, workflow flexibility, and a design philosophy focused on preserving bone, it represents a compelling addition to Dentsply Sirona’s implant portfolio.
Lyndon F. Cooper, DDS, PhD
Prosthodontist with over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice, research, and education
Dentsply Sirona
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dentsplysirona.com
