Atlantis Components

About Atlantis Components

Atlantis Components Inc., founded in 1996, carved a niche in the dental implant market by developing patient-specific abutments. The company's core business revolves around designing and manufacturing customized titanium and zirconia abutments, which serve as the crucial connector between a dental implant and the final crown. This approach contrasts with the traditional use of standardized, pre-made stock abutments.

The company's business model focused on providing a streamlined digital workflow for dental professionals. Dentists and dental laboratories in the United States and Canada constituted its primary client base. The process begins with a 3D optical scan of the patient's mouth, which is then used in the proprietary Virtual Atlantis Design (VAD) software. This software allows for the creation of an abutment designed from the final tooth shape, ensuring a more natural and esthetic result. This digital design and manufacturing process eliminates the need for manual adjustments by the dentist, reducing chair time and improving efficiency for dental laboratories.

A key feature of Atlantis' offering is the ability to produce individually tailored abutments for most major implant systems on the market, providing flexibility for clinicians. The products, available in materials like titanium, gold-shaded titanium, and zirconia, promised enhanced strength, precision, and reliability. The company's methodology enables the creation of an optimal emergence profile for the abutment, which supports soft tissue health and provides better support for the final restoration. On September 27, 2007, Atlantis Components was acquired by Astra Tech AB, a subsidiary of AstraZeneca, for $71 million. At the time of the acquisition, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company had 100 employees and was experiencing significant growth.