Straumann, Neodent, Zirconia, e.max: What They Mean

ByDr. Evandro Osterne Filho

The names on your treatment plan tell you what will be in your mouth for years. Straumann, Neodent and Intraoss are implant brands. Zirconia, porcelain and e.max are materials for crowns, bridges and veneers. Knowing what each one means helps you ask good questions and keep good records.

Why do brands and materials matter?

An implant has two main parts: the screw in the bone and the connecting parts that hold the tooth in place. Each brand has its own designs, and parts from one brand usually do not fit another.

This matters most years later. If you need a repair, your dentist must know which brand and which system you have. That is why you leave Brasília with records in English that list the implant brand and lot numbers.

Crown materials matter too. They affect strength, looks and how the tooth may be repaired later.

What are Straumann, Neodent and Intraoss?

  • Straumann is a Swiss implant company. Its implants are used in many countries.
  • Neodent is a Brazilian implant company that is part of the Straumann Group. We use its Grand Morse line, a system where the connecting parts fit into the implant with a tight, cone-shaped connection.
  • Intraoss is a Brazilian implant brand.

Which brand is right for you depends on your case: your bone, the space available and the kind of tooth or bridge planned. Dr. Evandro, a registered specialist in Implant Dentistry with more than 10,000 implants placed, explains his choice to you on day 1.

Components for Straumann, Neodent and Intraoss implants are available in the United States, so a local dentist can source the right parts using your records.

What is zirconia?

Zirconia is a very strong, tooth-colored ceramic.

  • It is often used for crowns on back teeth and for full-arch bridges on implants, where biting forces are high.
  • It resists chipping well.
  • Newer types look more natural than older ones, though very front teeth may call for other options.

What are porcelain and e.max?

Porcelain is a ceramic that can look very much like natural enamel. It is often used for veneers, the thin shells bonded to the front of teeth.

e.max is a brand name for lithium disilicate, a glass ceramic. It combines good strength with a natural look that lets light pass through, much like a real tooth. It is common for front crowns and veneers.

Many cases use more than one material. For example, zirconia on back teeth and e.max on front teeth.

How does technology fit in?

The materials are only part of the story. How the work is planned and made also counts. At the clinic, this includes:

  • 3D intraoral scanner: a digital impression without trays of paste.
  • CBCT imaging: a 3D scan of your bone to plan implants.
  • Digital X-rays: panoramic and close-up views of your teeth.
  • In-house 3D printing: for models, guides and temporary teeth.
  • PRF: a material made from a small sample of your own blood, sometimes used to support healing.

What should I ask before treatment?

  • Which implant brand and system will you use, and why?
  • Which material will my crowns, bridge or veneers be made of?
  • Will I receive the brand and lot numbers in writing?
  • Can a dentist in my area work with this system?

You can ask these on your video call and again on day 1. For how these materials hold up over time, read how long implants and veneers last. For a full overview, see dental implants in Brazil.

Key takeaways

  • Straumann, Neodent and Intraoss are implant brands; parts are specific to each system.
  • Zirconia is very strong and common for back teeth and full-arch bridges.
  • Porcelain and e.max are common for veneers and front crowns.
  • Your records in English list the brand and lot numbers.
  • Ask why a brand or material was chosen for your case.

Questions patients ask

Is a Brazilian implant brand safe to use?
Brand choice depends on your case. Ask about any brand’s use in your situation and keep your records.

Can I pick the material myself?
You can share your preferences. The final choice balances strength, looks and your bite, and is explained to you.

What is a lot number?
It is a code that identifies the exact production batch of your implant. It helps with tracking and future care.

Tell us about your smile and schedule a pre-visit video call with Dr. Evandro. Start here.

About the author

Dr. Evandro César Vidal Osterne Filho, Dentist (Cirurgião-Dentista), CRO/DF 7172, Clinical Director of Onne Odontologia in Águas Claras, Brasília.

  • Registered specialist in Implant Dentistry, Orthodontics, Functional Jaw Orthopedics and Halitosis with Brazil’s Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO)
  • Experienced in complex cases and full-mouth rehabilitation
  • Postgraduate training: Orthodontics (3 years), Implant Dentistry (2 years), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1-year advanced course), Functional Jaw Orthopedics (1 year)
  • More than 10,000 dental implants placed over 22 years of practice
  • Former professor at the University of Brasília (UnB) for two years; instructor in postgraduate courses that train dentists to place implants
  • Dental auditor for health plans, reviewing treatment plans from other clinics
  • Master’s in Digital Dentistry with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Harold Gillies University, Florida (in progress)
  • Speaks fluent English and sees every international patient personally

Verify his license: website.cfo.org.br/consulta-inscritos
Clinic website: onneodontologia.com.br

This article is educational and does not replace an in-person dental evaluation. Results vary from person to person. Dr. Evandro César Vidal Osterne Filho, Dentist (Cirurgião-Dentista), CRO/DF 7172.

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