Stronger than Bone, Highest Stability
The new Ponto BHX implant builds on the proven OptiGrip™ geometry. The Wide Ponto implant with OptiGrip™ geometry has the highest level of initial stability of all bone anchored implants2, 3. Ponto BHX implants improve the biomechanical fixation even further and, at the same time, promote a faster and stronger bonding to the bone1.
First Laser-Ablated Titanium Surface
An innovative site-specific laser modification at the roots of the threads of the OptiGrip™ geometry creates a three level surface topography matching the natural bone structure at the macro-, micro- and nano-scale promoting bone-bonding and interface strength. In fact, the bone bonding to the BHX Implant is stronger than bone itself1. This enhanced osseointegration offers additional benefit, aiming to lower the loss rate among children and adults with soft and compromised bone.
Ponto Abutments Pre-Mounted with BHX Implant
The flexible Ponto abutment family pre-mounted with the Ponto BHX implant is ideal for use in minimally invasive surgery. Oticon Medical offers the most extensive family of abutments supporting different skin thicknesses. All abutments have a pure titanium surface and the revolutionary OptiFit™ geometry, scientifically proven for tissue preservation surgery4, 5.
References:
1. Johansson M L, et. al., “Site-specific laser modification promotes higher osseointegration of titanium implants”. Presented at Osseo, Lake Louise, Canada, May 2015.
2. Foghsgaard S, Caye-Thomasen P, “A new wide-diameter bone-anchored hearing implant-prospective 1-year data on complications, implant stability, and survival,” Otol Neurotol, 35(7), pp. 1238-41, 2014.
3. Westerkull & Jinton (2012) Initial ISQ values measured in pre-clinical tests in artificial bone
4. Singam S, Williams R, Saxby C, Houlihan F P, “Percutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant surgery without soft-tissue reduction: Up to 42 months of follow-up, “Otol Neurotol, 35(9), pp. 1596-1600, 2014.
5. Johansson M, Holmberg M, Hultcrantz M, “Bone anchored hearing implant surgery with tissue preservation– A systematic literature review,” Oticon Medical white paper, M52107, 2014.