Dental implant brands — Straumann, Nobel, Neodent
Why implant brand choice matters for New Zealand patients — genuine components, warranty, and NZ follow-up at Picasso Dental Clinic.
Implant brand is not marketing fluff — it is whether your NZ dentist will touch the case in five years.
Brands Picasso uses
| Brand | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Straumann | Premium | Swiss; gold-standard research |
| Nobel Biocare | Premium | Global leader; All-on-4 history |
| Neodent | Value-global | Straumann Group; strong Asia-Pacific volume |
Your written NZD quote states the exact system per tooth or arch.
What you receive for NZ follow-up
- Implant passport / labels
- Lot numbers where applicable
- Prosthetic components spec
- Picasso warranty registration — /warranty/
Comparison shopping traps
| Trap | Risk |
|---|---|
| “Titanium implant” with no brand | Cannot get parts in NZ |
| Swapped brand on surgery day | Warranty void |
| Ultra-low quote | Generic or counterfeit risk |
Insist on pre-op written brand lines — see /pricing/.
Clinical pairing
Brand choice interacts with bone quality — CBCT mandatory on dental implants and All-on-4 pages.
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Free NZD quote — upload OPG if available.