the finest esthetics, the most

beautiful smile

NOBELESTHETICS

FOR UNSURPASSED

PATIENT

SATISFACTION

stunning results

time after time

industry-leadingsolutions foroptimum success

You dont need any specialequipment or knowledgeto benefit from ourporcelain and ceramicproducts. Whether youreworking with teeth orimplants the ceramicesthetic capabilities of theProcera products areunsurpassed anywhere.

tried and trusted allover the world

The success of Procera isproven. Results from 10years of clinical studieshave confirmed that pureceramic provides a superioralternative to traditionalporcelain-fused-to-metalalternatives. In short, metal-free Procera has helpedeliminate black lines.

So its no surprise thatnearly 6 million unitshave already been sold,and the Procera networkof dental laboratoriesnow extends acrossapproximately 60countries worldwide.

A look at the table belowalso confirms the extremestrength of Procera

Bridge Zirconia. Combinethese outstanding qualitiesand youll understand whyProcera is the very bestway to give your patientsa faultless, long-lasting,beautiful metal-free smile time after time.

1200

1000

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600

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Zirconia

Competingzirconiamilled

BridgeAlumina

MPa

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200

Procera Bridge ZirconiaFlexural Strength Material Comparison

Source: Data on file

Through Procera NobelBiocare also provides youwith a complete suite ofsolutions from laminates,crowns and bridges rightthrough to implantprosthetics. So you haveall the practice-buildingpossibilities you need.

With the best ceramicoptions on the market wealso want to help you useProcera to its fullpotential. Our online

Procera network meansyou can keep up to datewith new developmentsin our products, thinkingand applications. Youcan design and plan oncomputer, take trainingand order online, and feelpart of a growing andinformed community.

better business andbigger profits for yourpractice

Procera technologiesoffer unprecedented levels of precision soappointments for remakesbecome a thing of thepast. This reduces patientchair-time, giving you moreopportunity to build yourpatient base and improvingyour profit potential.

better looking smilesfor all your patients

Esthetic dentistry is an ideawhose day has come. Withthe enormous advances inimplant dentistry, there hasnever been a more excitingtime to be a dentist. Moreand more people now thinkof beautiful fully functioningteeth as their birthright and our industry is at lastin a position to deliver.

Together, modern dentalprofessionals and NobelBiocare the pioneeringworld leader of the field can confidently answerthis demand. We nowhave all the solutions weneed for creating healthyhappy patients.

NobelEsthetics

of esthetic dentistry fromprofessional and patientstandpoints. Just tapProcera into MedLineand youll see over200 references.

Which is why we are theworld leaders in esthetic,ceramic metal-free dentalrestoration.

making existing teeth

perfect

a scientific approachto perfection

Weve also looked intoareas many miss. Ourcollaborative clinicalstudies record not justthe technology, but thepractice, art and success

Procera Crowns

Procera Crown 0.4mm for superioresthetics with unsurpassedtranslucency 0.6mm for use in allindications

Procera Crown Zirconia 0.7mm when the extrastrength of zirconia iswanted

Procera Crowns andBridges can be orderedfrom your laboratory withindividualized outer shapeof the framework foroptimal porcelain support

Can be cemented withconventional methods

Procera

Laminates andCrowns

Procera LaminateAlumina 0.25mm

Combines optimalstrength with excellentesthetics

Significantly less laborthan traditionaltechniques

Procera Bridge

Unsurpassed fit

Superior zirconiastrength and esthetics

NobelRondo

An extremely strongporcelain (120Mpa)

Highest esthetic resultsfrom unique layeringtechnique

Procera also providesesthetics for theStraumann implant systemas well as other implantsystems.

Have you ever consideredmaximizing your profitpotential even further byplacing implants yourself?Our NobelDirect implantsolution is as close to crownand bridge as you can get.And the unique flaplesssurgery involved meansyour patient can havebeautiful teeth withImmediate Function inone treatment session.

placing beautiful teeth on

implants

Abutments are availablefor all Nobel BiocareImplant Systems as wellas implant systems fromStraumann, RegularNeck 4.8 and Wide Neck6.5, 3i 3.75, Lifecore

Biomedical, Restore 3.75,Zimmer Dental Taper-lock 4.0 and SterngoldImplamed 3.75

Procera

Implant Bridge

Predictable perfect fitfrom one piece ofbiocompatible titanium

Available on implantlevel and abutment level

Free design of framework

Procera

Abutments

Customized design(angulation, height,width)

Available in Zirconiaor Titanium

Choose cementableProcera all-ceramicCrowns or Bridges forthe ultimate esthetics

Courtesy of Dr. Iaki Gamborina

Based on the latestscanning, CAD/CAM andproduction technology,cores of densely sinteredalumina or zirconia arefabricated with highaccuracy to ensure aperfect fit.

This materials propertiesresult in top-notchclinical features:

Extreme strength

Translucence

Cementability

Biocompatibility

and make it almostimpossible to distinguishthe restoration from anatural tooth.

Procera, together withthe worlds strongestprosthetic materials andthe extremely strongporcelain material NobelRondo (engineeredspecifically for Procera), alladd up to an unbeatablecombination.

If you have any questionsor need more informationregarding Procera, pleasevisit our website: www.nobelbiocare.com

Procera is a uniquesystem from NobelBiocare for the fabricationof esthetic and functionaldental restorations.

Development of theProcera systemcommenced in 1983and the first patient wastreated in 1985. Since theircommercial introductionin 1994, nearly 6 million Procera restorations havebeen produced andinstalled. In addition,approximately 60countries are representedin the Procera networkand work with Procera.

Procera offers youthe optimal restorativesystem, including crowns,laminates, abutments andbridges, for all indications.

The combination ofbeauty and strengthgives you a simple andpredictable clinicalprocedure, excellentesthetic results andimproved long-termperformance.

Unique 10 year resultsfrom clinical studies reveal that Procera

provides a superioralternative to the use oftraditional porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations.

Indication-based beauty

Crowns Bridges Implant Bridges Abutments Laminates

Procera + Zirconia/Alumina +

NobelRondo=

Unbeatable indication-basedprecision, strength, beauty!

Clinical case courtesy of Dr. Eric van Dooren, Belgium

Procera Crown

Zirconia or alumina

Excellent strength withbeautiful all-ceramicesthetics

Biocompatible

Easy technique,saves chair-time

10 years of clinicaldocumentation

3D CADDesign freedomfor the ultimate estheticoutcome and strength

Nearly 6 million unitsproduced

New

Freehand coping designthat provides increasedporcelain-support andeven stronger results forall indications.

Cementation

To save chair-time, useconventional crown andbridge cementing insteadof bonding

Temporary cementationmust never be used

For more information aboutcementing/bonding,see the relevant section, Procera Clinical Procedure.

Tooth Preparation

Clinical case courtesy of Dr. Vincent Prestipino

Procera

Laminate

Alumina

Excellent strength withbeautiful all-ceramicesthetics

Biocompatible

Easy technique, saveschair-time

Cementation

Procera Laminates mustbe bonded. See therelevant section later.

Tooth Preparation

Note! The laminate coreis only 0.25mm thick.

Clinical case courtesy of Ernst A. Hegenbarth, MDT

Procera Bridge

Zirconia

Proven strength

Beautiful all-ceramicesthetics

Biocompatible

Easy cementabletechnique,saves chair-time

Defect-free precisionmilled from a solid pieceof zirconia

Indications

Especially appropriate asan esthetic solution inthe anterior

Metal allergies and/oresthetics are indicationsfor posterior placement

Can also be used inconjunction withimplant treatments

Two- to four-unit bridges

Cementation

To save chair-time,use conventional crownand bridge cementinginstead of bonding.See the relevant sectionfor more details.

Contraindications

Cases where the anteriorand/or posteriorcantilevers have a lengthof more than one unit

Bruxism and/orperiodontal problems

Tooth Preparation

Clinical case courtesy of Robert Nlken, Dr. Med. Dent.

Procera

Implant Bridge

Predictable precision-fit< 20m

Predictability eliminatestry-in steps and reducescostly chair-time

Precision milled from asolid piece of titanium

Biocompatible

Freedom of design forthe ultimate estheticoutcome and patientsatisfaction

Exceptionally stronglightweight framework:free from distortionsand defects

Platform Options

Nobel Biocare implantsystems

Procera Implant BridgeOctagon (titanium) forStraumann RegularNeck 4.8mm and6.5mm Wide Neckendosseous implants(implant level only)

Indications

Full arch or partialrestorations on bothabutment andimplant level

Patients allergic to alloysmay be an indication

Prosthetic Options

Choose any veneeringmaterials (e.g. dentureteeth and acrylic,composite or porcelain),for example: Wrap-around Traditional acrylic Ti-Porcelain Ti-Porcelain andProcera ceramic crowns

Connection

Abutment level tightenthe prosthetic screws to15Ncm

Implant level tightenthe abutment screwsto 35Ncm

Clinical case courtesy of Dr. Iaki Gamborena

Procera

Abutment

Zirconia or titanium

Customized for superioresthetics

Cost-effective, no needto stock pre-fabricatedabutments

Easy to make with theProcera 3D CADDesignprogram or by scanninga wax-up

Biocompatible

Designed to fit practicallyany angle, taper, finishline, height, width andcross-sectional form. Can also compensate forodd angles and implantalignments

Platform Options

Brnemark System

& Replace Selectimplant systems

NobelPerfect

implant system

Abutments are alsoavailable for implantsystems from 3i 3.75,Lifecore Biomedical,Restore 3.75, Zimmer

Dental Taper-lock 4.0and SterngoldImplamed 3.75

Indications

Single or multipleimplant restorations

Fully edentulous orpartially edentulous arch

Preparation

If minor adjustmentsare necessary, you canadjust the preparationintra-orally using carbideburs or diamonds,together with copiousirrigation

Connection

Tighten Procera

abutment screwsto 35Ncm

The restoration iscemented over thecustomized abutments following the same basicprotocol as for tooth-supported crowns andfixed, partial dentures

Procera

Instruments

Procera needs only yourconventional preparationtechniques, a moderatechamfer margin androunded internal lineangles.

Brasseler USA (incollaboration with NobelBiocare) has developedpreparation kits for usewith Procera restorations,which are available in mostmarkets. The shapes are of standard design andcan also be purchasedseparately from othersuppliers.

Each of the preparationkits includes the necessarydiamonds for preparation.

#21331111: Procera

Preparation kit

#1523121: Procera

Laminate kit

Impression Taking

Your ability to accuratelycapture an impression iscritical for the correcttransfer of informationto the laboratory.

Use your preferredimpression materialand method

Verify that theimpression is free ofvoids, inconsistencies,or tears

Shade Selection

It is essential to accuratelydocument the color of theadjacent teeth accordingto the Vita shade guide,as this will provide theoptimum match for theveneering porcelain thatis best suited to Procera

restorations.

Thereafter, theNobelRondo procedureis an ideal alternative that offers unlimitedpossibilities for achieving

customized esthetics,e.g. in terms of the hue,chroma and value of the teeth.

6 steps of shade selectionwith NobelRondo:

1. Selection of theNobelRondo

shade group

2. Selection of thebasic hue

3. Variations of colorintensity

4. Inner structures ofthe tooth

5. Variations of lightness(value) and contrasts

6. Texture and shine ofthe tooth surface

For more information,see the NobelRondo

Ceramic Concept andProcedures manual.

Cementation

Once you receive yourProcera restorationfrom the laboratory:

Check the restorationfor damage on the die

Seat the Procera

restoration on the tooth

Check the proximalcontact

Evaluate fit, occlusion,and esthetics prior toconnection

The internal Procera

surface roughness issimilar to that of aporcelain surface afteretching and, thus, provides exceptionalcementation strengthwithout furtherpreparation

Consider thetranslucency of therestoration andadhesive materialwhen cementing inthe anterior region

Apply selected materialin the Procera Crownor Procera Bridge. Theuse of too much cementcan make the seating ofthe restoration difficult

Seat the restorationusing finger pressure

Once the definitiverestoration is seated,allow the excess cementto set completely

Gently remove anyexcess cement from themargins

Note! Procera Laminatemust be bonded. Employdual cure resin cementsusing adhesive bondingtechniques.

Bonding

Documented compositebond strength forProcera Crown andLaminate restorationsare with phosphate-bonded monomer-containing composites

After try-in at the clinic,remove proteins byrubbing with 37%phosphoric acid andrinse with water forone minute. After dryblasting, the restorationis dehydrated withalcohol

The tooth is treatedand the bondingmaterial is applied inaccordance with therecommendationsprovided by themanufacturer of thecomposite cement

After seating, therestoration must belight-cured in accordancewith the manufacturersrecommendations.When using Procera

Laminate, self-curing isrecommended in orderto avoid the influenceof the chair-side lampon curing time

1200

1000

800

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0Procera

BridgeZirconia

Competingzirconia

milled bridge

Alumina

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200

MaterialInformation

For more detailedinformation about Procera

materials, see the CenterFor Excellence anestablished long-termresearch collaborationbetween the Universityof Michigan andNobel Biocare.

Load to Fracture:

Average load to fracture: 1100N (range: 1046-1167N).(All bridges reached 99.8% of the full theoretical density.)

Note! Normal bite power in mouth ranges from 40 to 250N.

Bridge data (average): width of beam (max): 3.05mm, height of beam (max): 3.10mm, coping thickness: 0.6mm.

http://www.nobelbiocare.com/global/en/ScientificReferences/Links/center_for_excellence.htm

Procera Bridge ZirconiaFlexural Strength Material Comparison

Source: Data on file

Procera Crown

Procera CrownFlexural Strength Material Comparison

MPa

1200

600

400

200

0

1000

800

Procera(zirconia)**

Procera(alumina)*

In-Ceram(Vita zahnfabrik)*

Empress(Ivoclar)*

* Source: WC Wagner, TM Chu. Biaxial

Flexural Strength and Indentation Fracture

Toughness of Three New Dental Core

Ceramics. The Journal of Prosthetic

Dentistry, August 1996.

** Source: Sierraalta M, Odn A, and

Razzoog ME. Material Strength of Zirconia

Produced with Two Methods. [Abstract

#450] J Dent Res 2003.

* Source: Study performed by

University of Michigan.

NobelRondo

Flexural Strength Material Comparison

120

100

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60

0

MPa

40

20

NobelRondo * Vita VM7 AllCeram*(Degudent)

Cerabien(Noritake)

ISOStandard

More and more arechoosing Procera

Saves time and money

Strong and beautiful

Chosen aroundthe world

Bernard Touati, DDS, DSO France

The amazing thing about Procera

Alumina is that you can achievesuperior esthetic results and stillprepare and cement it as if itwas a PFM.

Brien R. Lang, DDS, MS USA

The Procera system is avery significant contributionto oral health; Im proud tobe associated with it.

Eric van Dooren, DDS Belgium

The ability to utilize traditionalcementation techniques withProcera Alumina is translated intosimplified clinical procedures, fewerpost-operative complications andsignificantly reduced chair-time.

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Achievements

Inheritors and developers of the work ofProfessor Brnemark founder of modernimplantology. World leaders in the field

Providers of the most comprehensive andflexible crown, bridge and implant solutionsin the world

Creators of unique biocompatible materialTiUnite for optimal osseointegration,Immediate Function and Soft TissueIntegration

Creators of CAD/CAM dentistry

Creators of unique Procera System one seamless procedure from 3D planning tofully guided surgery right through to customizedceramic restoration

FDA cleared for Immediate Function

(except 3.0 and Zygoma)

FDA cleared for Teeth-In-An-Hour in 2004

Quality

Zero non-conformities in 2004 FDA inspectionof Nobel Biocare production units in Gteborg,Karlskoga and Stockholm

Research

Formal collaboration with over 50 academicinstitutions and 600 independent scientistsaround the world

More clinical studies on immediate or earlyloading than all other competitors combined(Medline Feb 2005)

More prospective clinical studies with at least5-year follow-up than all other competitorscombined (Berglund et al 2002)

Support

165,000 customers trained by 1,985 dentalprofessionals in 37 countries and in 19 languages,during 2004

Own sales organizations with local NobelBiocare staff in 29 countries

Leading business website in 8 languages, withcomplete online service supplying all productsand at least 500 courses available at all times

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