Implant Well Diameters of the Bicon System

The Bicon dental implant system features three different implant well diameters with corresponding abutment shaft diameters. Historically, the system was introduced in nineteen eighty five with only a 2.0mm diameter implant well and abutment shaft. Twelve years later, in 1997, a 3.0mm diameter connection was introduced to withstand higher occlusal loads. Then, in 2009, 2.5mm diameter components were introduced with a modified locking taper connection to offer increased resistance to rotational forces for maxillary anterior implants. The 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0mm diameter components are depicted in red, blue, and green respectively. Although all three diameters may be used in any edentulous site, it is advisable to use an implant with a 2.0mm well diameter for mandibular anterior edentulous sites, and a 2.5mm diameter for all maxillary anterior sites, especially if it is going to be restored as a single unit. Implants with either a 2.5 or 3.0mm well diameter should be used in all posterior sites. Regardless of the diameter of the components, the Bicon locking taper connection provides clinicians and patients alike the many clinical benefits of a bacterially sealed connection with three sixty degrees of universal abutment positioning.