Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel MMP-8 activation product such as a MMP-8 middle-part activation product. The invention also relates to detecting such a MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments in a biological sample derived from a subject and to the use thereof for diagnosing diseases which relate to abnormal or elevated levels of activated MMP-8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel MMP-8 activation product such as a MMP-8 middle-part activation product. The invention also relates to detecting such a MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments in a biological sample derived from a subject and to the use thereof for diagnosing diseases which relate to abnormal or elevated levels of activated MMP-8.

Abstract: MMP-8 activation products are disclosed that have a MMP-8 middle-part activation product having a size between 20-35 kDa. Methods of detecting the MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments in a biological sample derived from a subject are also disclosed. The MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments diagnose diseases based on abnormal or elevated levels of activated MMP-8.

Abstract: MMP-8 activation products are disclosed that have a MMP-8 middle-part activation product having a size between 20-35 kDa. Methods of detecting the MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments in a biological sample derived from a subject are also disclosed. The MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments diagnose diseases based on abnormal or elevated levels of activated MMP-8.

Abstract: An implant, in particular for anchoring dental prostheses, has a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating covering in particular in the sections that come into contact with the soft tissue.

Abstract: MMP-8 activation products are disclosed that have a MMP-8 middle-part activation product having a size between 20-35 kDa. Methods of detecting the MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments in a biological sample derived from a subject are also disclosed. The MMP-8 activation product or activated MMP-8 fragments diagnose diseases based on abnormal or elevated levels of activated MMP-8.

Abstract: An implant, in particular for anchoring dental prostheses, has a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating covering in particular in the sections that come into contact with the soft tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for anchoring a prosthesis in the jaw of a patient, having a base body (1) and a post (2) connecting to the top thereof, wherein the post (2) engages with a recess opening (3) of the base body (1) in a positive and non-positive manner and can be firmly connected thereto. In order to improve such an implant, the invention suggests that a sealing collar (4) surrounding the recess opening (3), and an annular groove (5) surrounding the sealing collar (4) be provided on the top of the base body (1), wherein the post (2) has a circumferential shoulder (6) on the bottom thereof facing the base body (1), the shoulder having a shape that is complementary to the sealing collar (4) and the annular groove (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for anchoring a prosthesis in the jaw of a patient, having a base body (1) and a post (2) connecting to the top thereof, wherein the post (2) engages with a recess opening (3) of the base body (1) in a positive and non-positive manner and can be firmly connected thereto. In order to improve such an implant, the invention suggests that a sealing collar (4) surrounding the recess opening (3), and an annular groove (5) surrounding the sealing collar (4) be provided on the top of the base body (1), wherein the post (2) has a circumferential shoulder (6) on the bottom thereof facing the base body (1), the shoulder having a shape that is complementary to the sealing collar (4) and the annular groove (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant, in particular for anchoring dental prostheses, which is provided with a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating and/or a zirconium oxide (ZrO2) coating covering in particular the sections that come into contact with the soft tissue.