Every Conix implant has an SLA surface: Sand-blasted, Large-grit, Acid-etched. Zoom in from the implant to the electron microscope to see the texture that bone grows onto.
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1× · The Conix implant. The whole implant body, threads and apex carry the same SLA treatment.
50× · Thread profile and apex. The apex of an Alef implant under the scanning electron microscope. You can see the thread profile, the cutting flutes that make the implant self-tapping, and the even matte texture that covers threads, flanks and core alike.
400× · The SLA texture. Overlapping craters left by grit blasting, with a finer etched texture inside and between them. The scale bar is 400 µm.
The microscope images show an Alef implant. Conix implants receive the same SLA treatment.
How the SLA surface is made
Sand-blasted with large grit
The titanium implant is blasted with coarse grit particles. This creates the first level of roughness: craters and ridges tens of microns wide across the threads and the core.
Acid-etched
The blasted surface is then etched in acid. Etching softens the sharp peaks left by blasting and adds a second, finer layer of micro-pits a few microns across, on top of the craters.
Sealed until placement
Each implant is packed in a sealed tube and held in a titanium sleeve, so the treated surface is not handled before it reaches the osteotomy.
Two scales of roughness on one surface: the blasted craters give bone room to grow into, and the etched micro-pits give cells and proteins a texture to hold on to.
Why surface roughness matters
More contact area
A rough surface has far more area than a smooth, machined one of the same size, so there is more surface for bone to contact.
Cell attachment
Research on SLA surfaces shows that bone-forming cells attach and spread well on moderately rough titanium.
Holds the blood clot
The micro-pits retain the blood clot and proteins that start healing, which is the first step of osseointegration.
Mechanical interlock
As new bone grows into the craters and pits, it locks with the surface, which supports implant stability during healing.
Conix drilling protocol
Drill sequence for every Conix diameter. Choose the bone density, then follow the drills from left to right. Drill diameters are in mm.
2.0 Full-length drill
3.2 Final full-length drill
3.65 Cortical layer only
Ø3.5 NPConix implant
1.9
2.0final
2.8cortical
Ø4.3 RPConix implant
1.9
2.0
2.8
3.2
3.65final
Ø5.0 RPConix implant
1.9
2.0
2.8
3.2
3.65final
4.0cortical
Ø3.5 NPConix implant
1.9
2.0
2.8final
3.2cortical
Ø4.3 RPConix implant
1.9
2.0
2.8
3.2
3.65final
4.0cortical
Ø5.0 RPConix implant
1.9
2.0
2.8
3.2
3.65
4.0final
4.5cortical
Cortical drillThe last, widest drill goes only through the cortical layer, not to full length. Conix implants are self-tapping, so the threads cut their own path in the bone below.
Max 60 NcmMaximum recommended insertion torque for Conix implants. Torque values do not replace clinical judgment.
Protocol from the MSDI R7 product catalog. Always read the instructions for use before surgery.
Packaging
Practical packaging
MSDI implant packaging is designed for efficiency, safety, and ease of use. Its patented delivery system ensures precise placement, giving clinicians full control and enabling reliable, predictable outcomes.
Sealed tube for maximum safety.
Implant in a titanium sleeve to reduce contamination from plastic particles.
Plastic cap with a cover screw.
Triple labels for physician convenience.
Instructions for use and information leaflet.
Product details & FAQ
The Conix implant is a tapered, self-tapping dental implant with a conical-hex connection and two platforms: narrow (NP) and regular (RP). It has an SLA-treated surface, double-lead threads, a round apex and platform switching. It is available in NP Ø3.5 mm and RP Ø4.3 and Ø5.0 mm, in lengths from 8 to 16 mm.
Key features
Conical-hex connection, NP (2.26 mm hex) and RP (2.67 mm hex) platforms
Tapered body with self-tapping, double-lead threads
SLA surface treatment and platform switching
Supplied sealed in a tube, with cover screw NPCS (NP) or RPCS (RP)
Maximum recommended torque: 60 Ncm
Sizes and references
Select diameter, length above. Each combination has its own reference code (SKU), listed below.
Reference (SKU)
Diameter
Length
CX3508
NP Ø3.5 mm
8 mm
CX3510
NP Ø3.5 mm
10 mm
CX3511
NP Ø3.5 mm
11.5 mm
CX3513
NP Ø3.5 mm
13 mm
CX3516
NP Ø3.5 mm
16 mm
CX4308
RP Ø4.3 mm
8 mm
CX4310
RP Ø4.3 mm
10 mm
CX4311
RP Ø4.3 mm
11.5 mm
CX4313
RP Ø4.3 mm
13 mm
CX4316
RP Ø4.3 mm
16 mm
CX5008
RP Ø5.0 mm
8 mm
CX5010
RP Ø5.0 mm
10 mm
CX5011
RP Ø5.0 mm
11.5 mm
CX5013
RP Ø5.0 mm
13 mm
CX5016
RP Ø5.0 mm
16 mm
How to choose
Pick the platform first: NP for narrow spaces and RP for standard cases, then the length for the available bone height. Components are platform-specific: NP parts for NP implants and RP parts for RP implants.
Compatibility
Designed for the Conix conical-hex implant (NP or RP platform). Do not combine with components of another MSDI system; each system has its own connection geometry.
Regulatory
MSDI products meet the highest standards set by the FDA, CE MDR, ISO 13485 and other regulatory bodies. Some products may not have regulatory clearance for sale in specific territories. See the instructions for use (IFU).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between NP and RP?
NP is the narrow platform (Ø3.5 mm implant); RP is the regular platform (Ø4.3 and Ø5.0 mm implants). Prosthetic components are specific to each platform.
What is the recommended insertion torque?
Up to 60 Ncm for the Conix implant.
What is included with the implant?
A cover screw (NPCS or RPCS) is supplied in the package. The abutment screw (NPAS or RPAS) is supplied with abutments.
What surface does the Conix implant have?
An SLA (sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched) surface.
