Glidewell HT Implants — Lab-Giant Quality at Competitive Pricing
Glidewell was founded in 1970 by Vietnam War veteran Jim Glidewell in Irvine, California. The company is one of the world's largest dental lab and implant companies. Their HT Implant System features aggressive self-tapping threads and conical internal hex connection, manufactured by Prismatik Dentalcraft.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Headquarters | Irvine, California, USA |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Material | Titanium Alloy |
| Surface Technology | Micro-textured surface optimized for osseointegration |
| Prosthetic Options | HT Implant System (5 diameters × 5 lengths), Conical internal hex + Morse taper connection, Self-tapping grooves, BruxZir® zirconia restorations, Inclusive® prosthetics |
| FDA Status | FDA Cleared; Manufactured by Prismatik Dentalcraft (ISO-certified, under US FDA cGMP) |
| Warranty | 10 Years* |
Who Should Consider Glidewell Dental?
Clinicians who already use Glidewell's lab services and want a seamless implant-to-restoration workflow, general dentists wanting a simplified surgical protocol with excellent primary stability, practices seeking competitive implant pricing from a US manufacturer, and patients benefiting from Glidewell's digital workflow integration.
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Data Sources
- * Success Rate Source: No brand-specific long-term clinical survival study identified on PubMed. Hahn™ Tapered Implant system. US manufacturer and largest dental lab. General reference: systematic review of 10-year implant survival = 96.4% (DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2021.04.033). FDA cleared.
- * Warranty Source: Glidewell Dental Warranty: covers fixture against manufacturing defects. Terms at glidewelldental.com.