Makes no sense.

[user name]

I have a case to do a screw retained #8 that will require a slightly angled screw channel. Straumann RC.

I spoke with the company, and they said I can box up my models, send it to them. They will supply a vario-base, and the 'AS' (angled screw) and driver, as well as designing and milling crown.

I don't want the crown. "just send me the vario-base, screw and driver. Ill design my own crown".

NO. ? I explained that I don't need their crown, but they say the abutment and screw aren't cataloged items available for purchase. I must buy the crown. ?!?

I said to just bill me for the crown then, but send me the screw, abut and driver.

They still said no.

WTF?

 

[JMN]

Just bill the dds for it like you were going to do with them billing you for the crown and not sending it.
Then send the dds the crown they send and yours with a note:
"Strauman thinks this looks good"

 

[user name]

I just got a call back from management. he said the variobase and angled screw/driver hasn't passed FDA yet, so no availability to even sell in the U.S. yet. Ive seen their ads in the magazines. What the heck. He did say that there are 3rd party suppliers I could go through, but wouldn't name any.

Stinkers.

 

[rkm rdt]

Don't forget to use original and yes that's what an A2 is supposed to look like.
Now get off our plane!

 

[Sevan P]

That the big boys for you. At least Nobel let you design it, and they mill it. I get the last part.

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[Monkey w/ a tourch]

Straumann

 

[JMN]

I just got a call back from management. he said the variobase and angled screw/driver hasn't passed FDA yet, so no availability to even sell in the U.S. yet. Ive seen their ads in the magazines. What the heck. He did say that there are 3rd party suppliers I could go through, but wouldn't name any.

Stinkers.

You mean a marketing department *lied*? Maybe they're about to be bought by Dentsply...

 

[keith goldstein]

Our industry is just like the tech industry(I used to be in that business for 15 years) where they would market future products today even though they would not be out for 6 months to a year or at all. Then you would have sales reps tell you what you want to hear without knowing what is really going on. So much for honesty, integrity, and legitimacy.

 

[Sda36]

[emoji4][emoji4]

 

[Sda36]

I just got a call back from management. he said the variobase and angled screw/driver hasn't passed FDA yet, so no availability to even sell in the U.S. yet. Ive seen their ads in the magazines. What the heck. He did say that there are 3rd party suppliers I could go through, but wouldn't name any.

Stinkers.

You can try Dynamic Abutment, was via Talladium but think it's available in the US now.
Also, in exocad, providing you use the thin shaft long driver from Straumann, you can tip the angle lingually for the screw channel 9-12° and be fine. Thick screw driver shafts leave you helpless. Hope this helps you!

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[Sda36]

Don't forget to use original and yes that's what an A2 is supposed to look like.
Now get off our plane!

That's a good one Rob [emoji6]

 

[Sda36]

You can try Dynamic Abutment, was via Talladium but think it's available in the US now.
Also, in exocad, providing you use the thin shaft long driver from Straumann, you can tip the angle lingually for the screw channel 9-12° and be fine. Thick screw driver shafts leave you helpless. Hope this helps you!

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That's with the VarioBase btw...

 

[rkm rdt]

That's a good one Rob [emoji6]

There's always a shard of truth to my sarcasm.
It keeps me from going full grey in my 50's.

 

[Sda36]

There's always a shard of truth to my sarcasm.
It keeps me from going full grey in my 50's.

I hear ya, have a Happy Easter Rob [emoji4]

 

[dmonwaxa]

I mentioned the long shafted Straumann driver in the past. Works with ASC also.

 

[user name]

You can try Dynamic Abutment, was via Talladium but think it's available in the US now.
Also, in exocad, providing you use the thin shaft long driver from Straumann, you can tip the angle lingually for the screw channel 9-12° and be fine. Thick screw driver shafts leave you helpless. Hope this helps you!

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I have both the short and long drivers from Straumann. The short micros at 7.31mm; the long at 7.35. Is there a skinny one Im missing?

 

[rkm rdt]

I hear ya, have a Happy Easter Rob [emoji4]

You too Dave. If you find any lobster on your egg hunt,don't hestitate to send them my way

 

[dmonwaxa]

This is what í have.

 

[Mike2]

If you visited them at Chicago u could have seen there new laser mill for dds offices. You could've got a deal on there variobases also....funny part is the Dr's with CEREC pay 20-30$ less than my sale price. Call DESS, they didn't get sued and sell strauman ti bases. My 2 cents
Happy Easter to all!

 

[Sda36]

This is what í have. View attachment 25859

What I'm talking about is like the narrow portion throughout. Sorry can't send a pic right now but just like your photo but narrow portion right up to torque engagement. Stay out of this one RKM [emoji4]