The uniqueness and exceptional geometrical shape of ARDS's implants as well as the special drilling method ensure a reduction of drilling volume along with an additional gain of primary surface contact.
ARDS implants have a varying screw width and an internal hex. The implant surface consists of two parts:
- There is one screw width along the entire implant, whose upper part is 0.2mm deep, and deepens to 0.9mm after 5.5mm of this screw width.
- The second screw width overlaps with the first screw width and ends after 5.5mm.
The advancement of these screw widths is identical on the upper and lower parts, so that the implant advances at an equal pace.
- Performing a first pilot hole with a 2mm drill bit suited for the 10mm or 13mm length of the implant.
- Inserting a leading post into the pilot hole. The diameter of the post is 2mm and its length is 3mm longer than the length of the pilot hole (there are 13\16mm posts). The posts must be fully inserted into the pilot hole, so that they protrude 3mm above the bone.
- Additional 3.0mm, 3.6mm and 4.2mm drills are shaped uniquely. They are 8.5mm long, and are hollow in such a way that they can be placed over the posts inside the pilot hole and create a pilot hole along the entire cortical bone to a maximum depth of 5.5mm.
When the implant is inserted into the pilot hole, its lower part is screwed in, and after 5.5mm deep, the implant continues screw into the bone, thus making room for itself by intersecting and compressing the bone.

- The method of preparing the pilot hole and its shape decrease by 40% the amount of bone that is drilled out before the implant's insertion.
- The implant's special shape increases its surface, and as a result, also increases the initial contact area with the bone by 14%.
- The method of implant insertion and shape of the pilot hole causes the bone to compress around the lower part of the implant, resulting in the distribution of strength along the entire implant and not only in its upper part.
- The use of leading posts in performing a number of implants enables a parallel check (when posts are inserted half-way into the pilot hole).
- The use of posts creates a very precise pilot hole because the post supports the tip of the drill and prevents it from vibrating.
In view of all of the above mentioned, the implant is 40% stronger than a parallel implant with a parallel diameter.
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