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logo 39 • the CAMLOG Partner Magazine • November 2016 PRODUCTS 26 Nomen est omen, iSy is an intelligent system of extremely lean design and with an emphasis on time-saving and cost-efficient treatment. This objective is underlined by a well-arranged selection of prefabricated standardized abutments as well as combination options of digital and conventional therapeutic methods, online ordering and e-learning support. Nearly four years after the launch of the iSy implant system, the logo editorial team had the opportunity of speaking with Dr. Maximilian Blume from Mainz about his experience with the iSy concept, and wanted to know to what extent iSy has meanwhile become a part of his implant routine. What convinced you first with iSy? Dr. Blume: I learned of the system at the Oral and Dental Department of the university clinic in Frankfurt some three years ago. As part of our implant consultation sessions I worked together with numerous manufacturers of implants and was therefore able to make good comparisons of the systems. What intrigued me about iSy was the simplicity given by the reduced number of components as well as the manner in which current trends and scientific insights could be implemented with the system. As a consequence, iSy offers the opportunity of providing very high quality implant dentistry in a large number of indications, both from a prosthetic as well as surgical point of view. The transgingival concept saves time, and thus, money in the surgical part – but is it without problems in practice or does it result in limitations? Dr. Blume: I have never felt this to be a disadvantage and have chosen the indications accordingly. The implant has a tapping thread and a slightly tapered outer geometry which allows for predictable primary stability. The gingiva former included in the system generally closes flush with the gingiva, so that burden is hardly transferred to the implant postoperatively. The fact that subgingival healing has now been added as an option to the system, certainly increases the scope of indications. Has the lean iSy concept really made your treatment and practice management more time and cost- effective? Dr. Blume: As we work together closely with our referrers and, of course, follow their wishes in terms of systems, we continue to work with a number of different implant systems. According to all our experience to-date, iSy leaves a good impression with patients as well as in the hygiene chain and storage. The prosthetic work procedure in particular, has proven very convenient indeed. Is iSy primarily a standard system for less demanding situations? Dr. Blume: Quite naturally, the system displays its strengths particularly in the restoration of single tooth gaps with transgingival healing and Locator ® restorations. Nonetheless, iSy was a highly innovative concept right from the beginning in my opinion and allowed the clinician considerable creative freedom. This system covers a broad band of modern implant dentistry, especially with regard to CAD/CAM processes. In terms of temporary immediate restoration, I believe the ISy system is superior to other systems. Due to its simplicity, would you recommend the system to beginners in implant dentistry and what needs to be taken into consideration? Dr. Blume: I can recommend the system, it is well thought-out, intuitive, easy to integrate into practice workflows and clearly structured - certainly a good tool. But no implant system can be a substitute for solid practical training. Even an "easy" implant is a surgical intervention, and one should be able to manage its possible complications. THE ISY ® IMPLANT SYSTEM THREE-YEAR EXPERIENCE OF A USER Dr. Maximilian Blume