Raising the Bar to Meet Demand For Implant-Supported Dentures

By Frank Munzenmayer

Posted Apr 11, 2012 in Technical

To meet the demand for implant-supported, removable full dentures among the rapidly growing aging population, Cendres+Métaux has redesigned the concept of an implant-supported bar system with its Stress Free Implant (SFI) Bar®. All the components are pre-fabricated so no casting, soldering, laser welding or milling are required, making the SFI Bar® advantageous over conventional bar systems.


Since November of 2006, over 4,000 SFI Bars® have been placed intraorally throughout Europe and Asia with a track record of zero remakes or complications. Recently, the first cases have been placed in the U.S. as well.


Based on Swiss technology, the SFI Bar® is designed for both jaws and ensures a stress-free hold of the prosthesis, enhancing stability and patient comfort. The bar is measured and precisely cut to size according to the distance between the implants. It's supported by ball joints that are adapted to the abutments, which in turn are attached to the implants....

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  • Frank Munzenmayer

    Technical Advisor at Munz's Dental Lab · Sacramento, CA

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  • Renata Budny
    Renata Budny · Professor at NYC College of Technology · West Islip, NY

    Dear Frank, thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us. I also want to thank you for coming and lecturing in NYCCT last month. Your support means a lot to our program in NYCCT and to our profession.
    Renata