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Crown Down in the Press.

Editorial coverage, interviews, and clinical research featuring Crown Down and Dr. Zvi Fudim’s work on tungsten carbide implant drill design.

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Published coverage

Two Dental Tribune features, one week apart.

In June 2026, Dental Tribune South Asia published a two-part feature on Dr. Fudim’s work: a peer-reviewed editorial on the material science of tungsten carbide implant drills, followed one day later by an in-depth interview on the Crown Down drilling philosophy.

EditorialDental Tribune South Asia·

Tungsten carbide implant drills: The material innovation reshaping implant osteotomy

Peer-reviewed editorial by Dr. Zvi Fudim on how tungsten carbide's thermal conductivity changes the physics of implant osteotomy. Includes a controlled bench experiment showing carbide drills reduce a hot micro-volume to 75°C in 3.4 seconds vs 24.1 seconds for stainless steel — approximately 7× faster heat-sink behaviour in the early cooling phase.

Author: Dr. Zvi Fudim

Read on Dental Tribune South Asia
InterviewDental Tribune South Asia·

Interview: Rethinking Osteotomy Preparation — Dr Zvi Fudim

In-depth interview with Dr. Zvi Fudim on the philosophy behind the Crown Down 2-drill protocol, the science of heat management during osteotomy preparation, cortical-first drilling logic, universal implant-system compatibility, and Fudim's vision for the future of implant surgery. Published one day after the accompanying editorial.

Interviewer: Dr. Rajeev Chitguppi

Read on Dental Tribune South Asia

Forthcoming

Coming to Implants International.

Dental Tribune International’s implantology specialty magazine will publish an independent clinical review of Crown Down’s drilling architecture in the coming issue.

Coming Q3 2026Implants International

Clinical review of tungsten carbide implant drill safety and drilling-sequence architecture

Independent clinical review by Dr. Gregory Kurtzman, in Dental Tribune International's implantology magazine. Covers tungsten carbide implant drill wear, the mechanical rationale for the Crown Down inverted drilling sequence, and the safety implications of a brittle material paired with a conventional ascending drill sequence.

Publication date pending. Media contacts will be notified on release.

About the author

Dr. Zvi Fudim, DDS.

Dental surgeon, inventor, and founder of Crown Down Inc. 30+ years of clinical experience in implant dentistry, multiple US and international dental patents, and a verified author profile on Dental Tribune International.

For journalists

Media contact & press resources.

Working on a story about implant dentistry, drilling technology, or dental materials science? Dr. Fudim is available for interviews, expert commentary, and background briefings. Reference photography and product images are available on request.

Fast facts

  • Founded 2018. Inventor: Dr. Zvi Fudim, DDS.
  • Solid tungsten carbide implant drills; 2-drill protocol replaces the 5- to 8-drill steel sequence.
  • Patent WO2023044570A1. FDA cleared. CE Mark.
  • Universal compatibility: 25+ implant systems including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Zimmer Biomet, Astra Tech, Neodent, Camlog.
  • Independent bench study: carbide drill reached 75°C in 3.4s vs 24.1s for stainless steel (~7× faster heat-sink behaviour in the early cooling phase).
  • Website: crowndownkit.com

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