Atlantis Components Included in Zimmer Dental Corporate Forums at Academy of Ossesintegration Annual Meeting

Business Wire, March 4, 2005

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Atlantis Components, Inc., an innovator in the dental implant market, today announced that their products will be included in the Corporate Forums presentations given by Zimmer Dental, Inc. at the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) in Orlando, Florida, March 10 at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando Florida. Zimmer Dental is the exclusive world-wide distributor of Atlantis(TM) Abutments for Zimmer Dental implant interfaces. E[acute accent]The Corporate Forum sessions begin at 8:00AM with Dr. Scott D. Ganz, Prosthodontist, Ft. Lee NJ, presenting on "Pre-Surgical Prosthetic Planning Concepts for Successful Immediate or Accelerated Protocols for Implant Reconstruction". This presentation will illustrate how proper pre-surgical planning concepts including Atlantis Abutments can maximize functional and esthetic outcomes, soft tissue maturation and emergence profile development. In addition to this presentation, Dr. Ganz will speak on "Atlantis Computer Milled Abutments for Easy Transfer from Surgeon to Restorative Dentist" on Saturday, March 12 at 8:00 AM as part of the main podium presentations. Through Dr. Ganz's discussion about the differences between stock, custom cast and computer-milled Atlantis Abutments, participants will learn about the benefits of Atlantis' duplicate abutment technology. E[acute accent]At 9:00 AM, Dr. Jack Krauser, Periodontist, Boca Raton FL, will speak on "Immediate Load: Six Critical Factors that Increase Predictability, Patient Satisfaction, and Profitability". Dr. Krauser will demonstrate with several examples how Atlantis Abutments used in conjunction with Zimmer's Tapered Screw Vent implants can help clinicians achieve excellence, simplicity and time savings in the implant process. E[acute accent]Following Dr. Krauser, Dr. Michael Pikos, Oral Surgeon, Palm Harbor FL will present "Optimizing Anterior Esthetics with Grafting Protocols and Innovative Product Technologies". His presentation will include information on how Atlantis Abutments help avoid functional and esthetic pitfalls in implant restorations. E[acute accent]The last Zimmer Corporate Forum speaker is Dr. Mark G. Adams, Prosthodontist, Flint MI. His presentation on "Key Factors in Providing Patient Specific Solutions" will demonstrate how Atlantis Abutments allow practitioners of all levels achieve a consistent level of excellence in implant restorations. E[acute accent]These sessions are open to all attendees of the Academy of Osseointegration Annual meeting.

E[acute accent]WHO: Dr. Scott Ganz, Dr. Jack Krauser, Dr. Michael Pikos, and Dr. Mark Adams

E[acute accent]WHAT: Zimmer Dental Corporate Forums

E[acute accent]WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2005, 8:00AM - Noon

E[acute accent]WHERE: Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Florida

E[acute accent]About Atlantis Components, Inc.

E[acute accent]Atlantis Components, Inc. has revolutionized the design and fabrication of unique dental abutments, allowing dental labs, dentists and surgical specialists to quickly and easily perform implant procedures, reduce costs and increase profits. The company uses a patented process that employs 3D optical scanning, automated design software and integrated machining to manufacture individualized components for the dental implant market. The use of Atlantis Abutments simplifies the restorative procedure and improves outcomes for patients and practitioners. Atlantis Abutments are the first patient-specific abutments available to dental practitioners and more than 25,000 have been installed nationwide. Atlantis Components is a privately held, venture capital funded, growth-stage company located in Cambridge, MA. For more information about Atlantis, please visit www.atlantiscomp.com.

E[acute accent]About Zimmer Dental, Inc.

E[acute accent]Zimmer Dental is a California-based operation. The company, which started in 1981, proudly offers one of the most comprehensive dental implant product lines available. Zimmer Dental is a market leader in the development of world-class implantology products, practice-building strategies and educational programs focused on empowering clinicians and improving patients' lives. Visit Zimmer Dental on the worldwide web at http://www.zimmerdental.com.

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