New Expanded Atlantis Patient-Specific Abutment Compatibility and Material Option for Straumann Implants

WALTHAM, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Astra Tech, leading provider of comprehensive solutions for dental implant
therapy, is pleased to announce the availability of expanded Atlantis abutment
options for Straumann implants. Following the recent launch of Atlantis
abutments in titanium and gold-shaded titanium for Straumann Bone Level 4.1 and
4.8 implants, Atlantis abutments in zirconia are now also available for these
Bone Level implants.

Astra Tech is also introducing Atlantis abutments for the Straumann Standard
Plus NN (Narrow Neck) 3.3 implant in titanium and gold-shaded titanium.

Providing custom CAD/CAM abutments in the most interface and material options
available on the market today further underscores Astra Tech`s commitment to
offering freedom and flexibility to dental professionals. Additional interface
and material launches for the Atlantis patient-specific solution are expected.

About Atlantis abutments

Atlantis abutments are designed and fabricated using Atlantis VAD (Virtual
Abutment Design) software, a patented process that combines state-of-the-art 3D
optical scanning, advanced software and manufacturing methods to deliver
patient-specific abutments that eliminates the need for hand modification.

Atlantis abutments help to expand the possibilities for cement-retained implant
restorations and are available for all major implant systems and in titanium,
gold-shaded titanium and zirconia.

About Astra Tech

Astra Tech AB, a company in the AstraZeneca group, develops, manufactures,
markets dental implants and advanced disposable products for use within
healthcare. The company develops products that enhance treatment results,
simplify work for healthcare professionals and help cut healthcare costs.

In 2007, Astra Tech acquired the US company Atlantis Components, Inc. The
acquisition gave Astra Tech access to the latest CAD/CAM technology for
patient-specific abutments.

Astra Tech`s headquarters and production facilities are located in Mölndal, near
Gothenburg, Sweden. The company operates globally through 16 subsidiaries as
well as additional distribution partners. In North America, it is represented by
Astra Tech Inc., 590 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Astra Tech Inc.
Janie Shen, 781-810-6605
Director, Corporate Communications
www.astratechdental.com

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