Dr. Robert Tupac's 2009 series of five lectures to dentists in the Central Valley regarding the NobelBiocare Active implant system

2009 Lecture Series

Robert Tupac completed a series of five lectures to select groups of dentists in the Central Valley regarding the newly available NobelBiocare Active implant system. He related his experience with this newly released implant system. Dr. Tupac placed several of these implants prior to their commercial launch. The NobelActive implant has a back-tapered coronal design for maximum alveolar bone volume for improved soft tissue support. It has high initial stability even in compromised bone situations due to an expanding tapered implant body with double-lead threads designed to condense bone gradually. Experienced clinicians can adjust implant orientation during placement for optimal prosthetic connection and the implant is ideal for minimally prepared sites because it has an apex with drilling blades enabling a smaller osteotomy. It has a unique dual-function connection with hexagonal interlock and built-in platform shifting. It provides uniform load distribution with an extremely tight abutment fit. The implant-abutment interface allows for individual emergence profile design for improved soft tissue maintenance. Dr. Tupac has added this system to his available options for choosing the optimal implant for a patient's particular clinical requirements.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Long term study results of 20 NobelGuide Cases by Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP

The NobelGuide Ensures Optimum Restoration

In a presentation to his prosthodontic study group, Robert Tupac analyzed his experience with the long term results of his first 20 NobelGuide cases. The NobelGuide technique begins with the incorporation and assessment of 3D diagnostics, termed cone beam technology. This allows the ability to use a scan of a patient's jaw and apply a computer software program (NobelClinician Software) to create a three dimensional model of the jaw. 

About the NobelGuide

The program involves virtual placement of dental implants in the image of the bone with clear visualization of selected anatomical structures, prosthetic requirements and implant positions. This prosthetic-driven planning ensures optimum implant support of the prosthetic restoration. The integrated diagnostics maximize treatment safety and predictability. The computer generated design is then used to fabricate a precise surgical template that is secured in the patient's mouth and through which the implants are placed with tailored surgical instruments. The technique means that implants and a screw retained implant bridge can be placed with minimal surgical exposure and that the patient can receive implants and a fixed prosthesis in one appointment. This technique has proven to be highly successful for those patients who are candidates for the procedure.


Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309