Thanks to the success of this implant system — one that is now enjoyed by thousands of dentists across the United States — and the extensive ways Glidewell helps to advance implant dentistry with innovations in lab processes, digital technology and clinical education, I was honored with the 2023 Isiah Lew Memorial Research Award. I am humbled by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s decision to recognize this company’s role in the industry, but know our work is far from done. I strongly believe there is more we can contribute, which has inspired an evolution of our implant program for 2024. Today, I’m proud to announce the latest update to our line of implant solutions, which I believe will continue to transform implant dentistry while still adhering to the goal I strived for with Dr. Hahn all those years ago. It is my pleasure to introduce the Glidewell HT™ Implant System.

The Glidewell HT Implant System is largely the same premium implant solution dentists have come to know and love as the Hahn Tapered Implant System. The implants are designed with the same aggressive thread pattern, offer the same efficient user-friendly surgical protocol, and are backed by the same unrivaled support from the most experienced dental lab in the world. They also boast the same 99.2% success rate that Hahn implants have demonstrated and are still proudly manufactured from high-strength titanium alloy at our headquarters in Southern California.

Why change a well-known brand that thousands of dentists have adopted in their practices? It comes down to what I believe the Glidewell name means to our implant customers:

1. Unmatched expertise thanks to over 50 years of restorative experience
2. A “crown-down” approach for a more predictable, esthetic outcome
3. Unparalleled lab support every step of the way

For these reasons, we have chosen to lean into Glidewell as the flagship brand name for our implants.

One of the biggest barriers to patient acceptance is the cost of care. For over 60 years, companies like Nobel Biocare^® and Straumann^® have been notable pioneers in helping advance this industry. Their groundbreaking work and innovations have helped establish dental implants as the first option for tooth replacement, but the millions they spent on research & development — as well as sales and marketing — led them to charge clinicians millions of dollars to use their products, which turned into billions in revenue for them.

Simply put: We believe that the time for dentists to pay hundreds of dollars for an implant is over. With the Glidewell HT Implant System, we aim to free practices from the burden of overpriced implants through everyday surgical and restorative cost savings.

Since Glidewell is the only implant manufacturer that also operates its own full-scale dental lab, we’re able to pass tremendous cost savings on to doctors, while still delivering on quality gained through decades of restorative experience. With the launch of the Glidewell HT Implant System, implants will be priced at only $99. And every time you restore your cases over Glidewell HT Implants with the Glidewell lab, you will automatically save 20% on the cost of your restoration.

In today’s landscape, I believe it’s essential to explore more cost-effective alternatives for the sustainability and growth of implant dentistry without compromising on quality. It’s their new teeth that patients take pride in, not what’s hidden underneath. With the Glidewell HT Implant System, we can provide a proven, FDA-cleared solution that eliminates your implant costs and stands tall against any premium implant — anywhere.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Glidewell HT Implant System, please reach out to our Glidewell Direct team at 888-944-7874. We are looking forward to continuing to service all your implant solution needs for years to come.