Atlantis(TM) Abutments Now Available for BioHorizons Internal Connection Implants.

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Astra Tech, leader and innovator in the dental implant industry, is pleased to announce the availability of the Atlantis[TM] abutment for BioHorizons internal connection implants. The Atlantis abutment designed for the BioHorizons internal connection implant ensures a secure, stable, and strong connection via an internal hex and lead-in bevel and is available in zirconia, titanium, or the Atlantis GoldHue[TM] (gold-shaded titanium). Astra Tech now offers the broadest range of patient-specific zirconia abutments available today with this addition to the Atlantis product line.

Atlantis abutments are also available for Astra Tech OsseoSpeed[TM] implants, Biomet 3i internal connection implants, Nobel Biocare internal connection implants, Zimmer Dental([R]) internal hex implants and most standard external hex implants. As with every Atlantis abutment, an abutment screw specifically designed for the abutment and the implant to which it will be connected is included.

Atlantis abutments are designed and fabricated using Atlantis VAD[TM] system and integrated manufacturing process. This patented, proprietary process combines state-of-the-art 3D optical scanning, advanced software-based expert systems, and sophisticated manufacturing methods to deliver patient-specific abutments requiring no hand-modification. Atlantis abutments are available in more material options and for more implant systems than any other patient-specific abutments. This allows all dental professional to provide highly esthetic solutions for more implant restorations.

Learn more about the unmatched esthetics, strength, precision, and reliability of Atlantis abutments by visiting www.atlantiscomp.com or contacting Customer Service at [phone].

About Astra Tech

Astra Tech, a subsidiary of the AstraZeneca Group, develops, manufactures, and markets dental implants and advanced disposable medical equipment for the healthcare sector. The company develops products that lead to improved treatment results and simplified work for dental and health care providers.

Astra Tech's headquarters and production facilities are located in Molndal, Sweden. The company is represented globally by 16 subsidiaries and selected local partners. Astra Tech has a total of over 2000 employees worldwide. The company puts 5 percent of its revenues annually into research. Astra Tech's revenues in 2007 totaled SEK 3.0 billion.

Astra Tech's North American subsidiary and dental operations are headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and urology operations are centered in Torrance, California. Since 2004, the North American subsidiary has grown from 60 to over 200 employees.