"Ask the Expert": How is your patients experience different with SDS than other implant systems?

5.12.2025 · 2 min

In the second episode of our “Ask the Expert” series, experienced SDS users share how their patients’ experience has changed since switching to SDS zirconia implants.

The experts provide candid insights from daily practice and explain what differences patients notice immediately compared to other implant systems.

Faster Treatment – Fewer Appointments

Dr. Cody Kriegel observes that patients notice the benefit of shorter treatment times right away:

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"Less appointments and a quicker time frame from that point of surgery to the point of getting a tooth back. From a patient standpoint, it’s not only healthier in the long term, but also easier for them – the whole process from start to finish is shorter."

This demonstrates that patients value treatments that are not only effective but also convenient and time-saving.

Improved Healing – Healthy Soft Tissue

Healing quality is a key difference. Dr. Kriegel emphasizes how the tissue responds immediately after implant placement and reduces inflammation:

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"Right after it’s placed, before I’m done, the tissue already wants to close and you can see how beautiful the tissue looks. If we reduce inflammation, the body heals faster and overall systemic health benefits."

A healthy healing process not only improves oral health but also supports patients’ overall well-being.

Soft Tissue in Focus

Dr. Judson Wall highlights the advantages of the SDS system for soft tissue management. The system minimizes risks common with other implants, such as cement extrusion or interference with the biologic width:

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"The thing I love most about the SDS system is how well the soft tissue responds – and that everything is above the gum. Many issues that can occur with other systems just don’t happen here."

Superior tissue compatibility ensures faster, aesthetically satisfying results for patients.

Immediate Restoration – Quick Results

Dr. Louis A. Alicea points out that patients often receive their crown or temporary on the same or next day:

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"I don’t need to wait for the lab in most cases – I can deliver the crown or temporary the same day or the next day. That’s the biggest benefit for me."

Quick results enhance patient satisfaction and reduce stress from extended treatment phases.

Aesthetics and Practice Growth

Dr. Yuriy May explains that SDS implants offer notable aesthetic benefits, especially in the anterior zone:

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"We can place most implants immediately after extraction and temporize immediately, especially in the anterior aesthetic zone. Even during the temporary phase, highly aesthetic results are achievable, which positively impacts practice growth."

Visible aesthetic improvements strengthen patient confidence and support long-term retention.

Expanded Treatment Options

Dr. Holly Thompson shares how SDS training and system expand the treatment options she can offer:

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"I now have the confidence to offer so much more to my patients. I can place immediate anterior implants and feel confident in providing a truly superior result. With SDS training, I can also perform external sinus lifts."

Experienced users expand their treatment capabilities while ensuring safe, high-quality outcomes for patients.

Conclusion

SDS implants not only create excellent clinical conditions but also improve the overall patient experience – from extraction to final restoration.

For a complete overview, watch the full video of our second “Ask the Expert” episode directly above or on our SDS YouTube channel.

*Note: All quotes are from original English interviews and have been included here in the original wording, shortened for readability. The full video reflects the complete statements of the SDS users.

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