“I switched to Crown Down two years ago and haven't replaced a single drill. My implant site prep is noticeably faster and I have much better tactile feedback through the bone.”
Dr. Henri Diederich
Luxembourg
Dental Implant KitCrown Down Dental Implant KitDental Implant KitBuilt to End Drill Replacement.
A complete dental implant kit with 8 tungsten carbide drills, a 2-drill protocol, and universal implant-system compatibility - one kit, one purchase.
The economics
A dental implant kit shouldn’t be a yearly line item.
A typical practice placing 5 to 10 implants per week spends $1,000 to $3,000 a year replacing steel implant kits as the drills dull. That spend is so habitual most clinicians have stopped questioning it — it’s just the cost of doing implant dentistry.
The Crown Down dental implant kit is a single purchase. Solid tungsten carbide drills don’t dull under normal clinical conditions, which means the kit you buy this quarter is still working in year five. No replacement orders, no surprise invoices, no brand lock-in to any one implant manufacturer.
Steel implant kit
$1k - $3k / yr
Crown Down kit
$0 / yr after
Buy once, no recurring spend
Tungsten carbide drills are engineered for unlimited clinical use. Most practices break even on the kit within 1 to 2 years on replacement-drill spend alone.
One dental implant kit, every system
Universal sizing chart maps the same eight drills to Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet, BioHorizons, Camlog, Neodent, and 20+ more.
Two drills per osteotomy, not eight
A 2-drill protocol replaces the 5 to 8 drill sequence: simpler tray, faster turnover, lower thermal load through the bone.
FDA, CE, and patent-backed
FDA approved, CE marked, and protected under patent WO2023044570A1 - not an off-brand white-label kit.
What Makes Crown Down Different
Why this isn’t just another implant drilling kit
Five reasons Crown Down challenges conventional steel drill sequences.
Solid Tungsten Carbide
A material engineered to maintain a sharp cutting edge through normal clinical use.
Carbide vs. steel2-Drill Protocol
Two drills per site instead of four to eight, reducing drill changes and chairside complexity.
How it worksLower Heat
Up to 6× less heat in internal thermal testing under controlled conditions.
The heat scienceNo Routine Replacement
Designed to eliminate routine drill replacement under normal clinical use.
Why steel dullsGuided & Freehand
Built for guided and freehand implant workflows, with compatibility across major implant systems.
CompatibilityWho It’s For
Who Crown Down Is For
Crown Down is built for dentists who want a smarter way to prepare implant osteotomies, not a slightly-different version of the same drill kit.
Freehand Implant Dentists
Clinicians placing freehand implants who want better tactile feedback and a faster, simpler osteotomy.
Guided Surgery Users
Practices running fully or partially guided cases who need a drill kit that pairs cleanly with stoppers and surgical guides.
Clinics Tired of Dull Drills
Teams done with replacing dull steel drills, juggling reorder cycles, and tracking sterilization counts.
Multi-System Practices
Dentists working across multiple implant systems who want a single drilling kit that doesn't lock them into one brand.
2-Drill Protocol Adopters
Practices ready to simplify osteotomy preparation from a long sequence to two tungsten carbide drills per site.
Bone Graft Collection
Dentists who want to collect a larger volume of clean autogenous bone chips during osteotomy preparation, without adding a separate harvesting procedure.
The System
The Crown Down Implant Drilling System
The Crown Down system includes 15 mm and 20 mm surgical kits, individual tungsten carbide drills from Ø 2.75 mm to Ø 6.0 mm, and 3D stoppers for guided osteotomy preparation. See what’s inside the implant surgical kit.
CD-KIT-L015
15 mm Surgical Kit
2-drill tungsten carbide kit with 15 mm drills.
CD-KIT-L020
20 mm Surgical Kit
2-drill tungsten carbide kit with 20 mm drills.
#20 – #60
Individual Drills
Solid tungsten carbide, Ø 2.75 to Ø 6.0 mm. Sold individually for misplaced or lost drills.
Guided surgery
3D Stoppers
Three-dimensional drill control for guided osteotomy preparation.
The ProblemStainless steel drills are costing you
Stainless steel drills are costing you
time, money, and bone quality
Forget the long progressive drill sequences you knew from steel kits: 4 to 8 drills per site, dull edges over repeated uses, elevated heat during osteotomy preparation, and brand lock-in.
Problem
Heat during drilling
Steel’s lower thermal conductivity (around 18 W/m·K) can trap heat in the osteotomy during preparation. Learn about implant drilling heat.
Problem
Routine drill replacement
Steel drills lose their cutting edge with repeated use, requiring regular replacement sets and ongoing supply cost for the practice.
Problem
Too many steps per site
Standard protocols require 4 to 8 sequential drill changes. Each swap adds chair time, complexity, and room for error.
Why Crown Down Is DifferentOne universal implant drilling kit.
One universal implant drilling kit.
Two drills per site.
Crown Down replaces your entire drill sequence with 2 solid tungsten carbide implant drills per site, designed for guided and freehand surgery, universal implant compatibility, and long-lasting performance backed by Crown Down’s wear-proof positioning.
6x
Lower heat in testing
Up to 6x less heat in internal thermal testing under controlled conditions. Learn about implant drilling heat.
2
Drill osteotomy protocol
Two drills per site instead of four to eight. Fewer instrument changes, shorter procedures, and a simpler workflow.
0
Routine replacement
Designed for unlimited clinical use under normal drilling conditions and backed by Crown Down’s wear-proof positioning, eliminating routine drill replacement caused by normal dulling.
Crown Down vs. Standard Stainless Steel
Side-by-side comparison based on published material properties and clinical data.
| Feature |  Crown Down | Stainless Steel Kits |
|---|---|---|
| Drills per osteotomy | 2 | 5 to 8 |
| Heat generation | Up to 6x less in internal thermal testing | High |
| Cutting efficiency | Maintains edge under normal use | Slows quickly |
| Drill wear | Wear-proof positioning | Wears after few cases |
| Replacement cost | Eliminates routine replacement | Ongoing expense |
| Surgery modes | Guided and freehand | Varies by kit |
| Implant system compatibility | Universal | Brand-locked |
| Long-term cost | One-time purchase | Ongoing expense |
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One-time investment • Wear-proof positioning • Universal compatibility
Clinical Evidence
Clinical Evidence Behind Crown Down
The 2-drill tungsten carbide protocol is backed by internal material testing, thermal measurement, and ongoing clinical use across implant systems.
1,000-Cycle Bone Testing
1,000 osteotomy cycles each in bovine rib, pig rib, and bovine tibia at 22°C. No visible wear damage observed across all three internal tests.
Peer-Reviewed Literature
Independent studies on implant drill material, heat, and repeated-use degradation: Koo 2015, Mendes 2014, Harris & Kohles 2001, Yalcin 2025.
5-Year Clinical Case
Documented 5-year follow-up of a Neodent GM implant placed with the Crown Down protocol in a complex medically-compromised patient.
Disclosure: Internal testing was performed on benchtop bone substrates under controlled drilling conditions and is intended for comparative reference. Clinical outcomes depend on operator technique, drilling parameters, and case-specific anatomy. Clinicians should follow their training and clinical judgment when selecting drilling protocols.
Clinician Reviews
What Dentists Are Saying
Implant clinicians on durability, cost, and heat control with the Crown Down system. Read the full set of 6 reviews on each product page.
“I was skeptical at first, but after 18 months of daily use the drills still cut like new. The heat reduction is real, and my patients report less post-op discomfort.”
Dr. Ernesto Antonio Pichardo Tejada
Dominican Republic
“What sold me was the economics. I used to budget for replacing dull drills every quarter, and that line item is simply gone now. The carbide holds its edge case after case, and the consistency that gives me during osteotomy prep is worth as much as the savings.”
Dr. Philippe Bertrand
Montreal, Canada
The Kit
What’s Inside the Crown Down Kit
8 solid tungsten carbide drills, sterilization box, reference chart, and optional 3D stoppers for guided osteotomy preparation. Available in 15 mm and 20 mm lengths.
Crown Down Drilling Kit
Wear-ProofA one-time investment in a dental implant drilling kit that eliminates routine drill replacement and simplifies your osteotomy workflow.
Included
- 8 solid tungsten carbide drills (#20 to #60)
- Sterilization box with reference chart
- User manual and implant sizing guide
- Optional 3D stoppers for guided surgery
What Steel Drills Are Costing You
Steel drill replacement
$1,000 to $3,000/yr
Crown Down replacement
Eliminated
5-year savings: $5,000 to $15,000+
Most clinicians recoup the full investment within 1 to 2 years, every year after that is pure savings, plus the time you save from faster 2-drill procedures.
Specifications
MaterialSolid Tungsten Carbide
Drills Included8 drills (#20 to #60)
Hardness~2600 HV (Vickers)
Thermal Conductivity110 W/m·K
CompatibilityAll implant systems
Use limitDesigned for unlimited clinical use
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Wear-proof positioning: Designed for unlimited clinical use under normal drilling conditions and backed by Crown Down’s guarantee.
About
About Crown Down
Founded by Dr. Zvi Fudim, Crown Down develops surgical drilling systems that address the core challenges dentists face with implant integration. Our technology draws on decades of clinical practice and materials science to deliver instruments that are more durable, thermally efficient, and cost-effective than conventional stainless steel alternatives.
Dr. Zvi Fudim
Founder & CEO
Practicing implant dentist with decades of clinical and materials science experience.
John Ter-Mesropian
COO
Leads operations, manufacturing, and product delivery.
Ron Fudim
CTO
Leads engineering, product development, and the Crown Down technology platform.
Compatible With Major Implant Systems
Crown Down is a universal implant drilling kit compatible with Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet, MIS, BioHorizons, Osstem, and other major implant systems.
- Solid tungsten carbide implant drills
- Up to 6x less heat in internal thermal testing
- Eliminates routine drill replacement caused by normal dulling
- Guided and freehand osteotomy preparation
- Developed, tested, and used in clinical practice
See the difference for yourself
Join the clinicians who’ve eliminated routine drill replacement and simplified their osteotomy workflow.
FAQ
Dental implant kit, answered
The questions clinicians ask most before buying a complete implant kit.
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