Clinical Benefits of
Passive+ Technology
- Virtual Elimination of Screw Loosening - The 5-degree conical cold-welding mechanism creates a friction-locked connection at 25 N·cm that resists loosening under functional loads.
- True Passive Fit Without Compromise - The self-adjusting mechanism automatically compensates for minor misfits during seating.
- Reduced Risk of Peri-Implant Bone Loss - By eliminating chronic mechanical stress on implants, Passive+ Technology helps preserve crestal bone levels.
- Decreased Prosthesis Fracture Risk - The self-adjusting mechanism absorbs stress that would otherwise concentrate in the prosthesis framework.
- Fewer Remakes and Repairs - Cases that fall within normal manufacturing tolerances but would fail passive fit testing with conventional components can proceed successfully.
- Reduced Need for Verification Jigs - The self-adjusting mechanism compensates for the minor misfits that verification jigs are designed to detect and correct.
- Predictable, Repeatable Seating Protocol - A simple, standardized technique applies to every case: partial engagement of all screws, allow self-adjustment, then final torque in cross-pattern to 25 N·cm.
- No Bite Opening or Occlusal Distortion - Micro-scale adjustments, less than 2 degrees, at the micron level, have no clinically significant impact on vertical dimension. The prosthesis seats in its designed occlusal scheme without the distortion that occurs when forcing non-passive frameworks into place.
- Fully Reversible and Serviceable - The cold weld releases when the screw is loosened, restoring flexibility to the pivotable cap.
- Universal Workflow Compatibility - Works with any record-capture method (scanning, photogrammetry, grammetry, stone models) and any framework material (zirconia, titanium, PMMA, hybrid).
Balance
Experienced technicians understand that superior performance comes from optimizing this entire material balance.
