Abutments

What Are Dental Abutments Used For?

Dental abutments are essential components in implant-supported restorations, acting as the connection between the dental implant and the final prosthesis. Their primary role is to provide a stable, secure anchor for crowns, bridges, or overdentures, ensuring proper function, esthetics, and durability. Whether for single-tooth replacement or full-arch solutions, abutments play a critical role in long-term clinical success.

At IPD, our abutments are engineered for precision fit, allowing seamless integration with major implant systems. From immediate temporization to final restorations, each abutment supports biological healing and optimal load distribution. This makes them indispensable in restoring dental function while respecting soft tissue architecture.

Types of Abutments Available at IPD

• Implant Analog: Designed for laboratory use, implant analog replicates the implant’s connection in stone or digital models to ensure accurate prosthetic planning and fabrication.

• Temporary Abutment: Ideal for provisional restorations, these abutments ensure stability and aesthetics during the healing phase before the final prosthesis is placed.

• Denture Attachment (Locator Abutment): Specialized components that provide retention and support for overdentures, including locator abutments and inserts for optimal comfort and function.

• Healing Abutment: Used during the healing process to shape the soft tissue and promote ideal emergence profiles prior to prosthetic placement.

• Scan Abutment: Precision components for capturing digital impressions, enabling accurate design in CAD/CAM workflows, both intraorally and on desktop scanners.

• Multi-Unit Abutment: Designed for screw-retained full-arch restorations, with straight and angled options to accommodate complex implant angulations.

• Screw-Retained Abutment: Provides a secure and retrievable connection for definitive prostheses, often used in cases where cemented restorations are not ideal.

• Ti-Base Abutment: CAD/CAM-ready bases that support custom milled prostheses, offering superior retention and flexibility in digital workflows.

Materials and Technical Specifications of Our Abutments

All IPD abutments are manufactured using high-grade biocompatible titanium, known for its strength, corrosion resistance and excellent integration with oral tissues. Our components undergo rigorous geometric control and surface treatment processes to ensure a perfect connection with the implant platform, minimizing micro-movements and bacterial infiltration.

In addition, many of our abutments feature advanced designs like asymmetrical tri-lobe connections, helical grooves for retention, and customizable gingival heights. Our Ti-Base line, for instance, offers platform-specific profiles (Narrow, Regular, Wide) and adjustable heights up to 8 mm. Each scan abutment offers a tolerance of ±5 µm, PEEK top heads for optimal scanner visibility, and maximum Z-precision. All components are compatible with major CAD software and come with downloadable libraries to streamline integration into digital workflows.

Our Abutments Compatibility with Implant Systems

IPD abutments are engineered for full compatibility with a wide range of major implant systems. Whether you're working with Nobel Biocare® (Active®, Replace®, Branemark®), Straumann® (Bone Level®, Tissue Level®, BLX®), Astra Osseospeed™, Zimmer Screw-Vent®, BioHorizons®, or Megagen (AnyOne®, AnyRidge®), our catalog covers them all. Our prosthetic solutions are meticulously adapted to match each implant’s geometry, thread design, and platform diameter.

With compatibility spanning over 30 global systems—including Ankylos®, Xive®, Camlog®, Conelog®, Hiossen®, Neodent® GM, BTI®, ICX®, Klockner®, and MIS®—IPD ensures clinicians can find the exact fit for every case without compromising on quality or workflow simplicity. Whether it’s analog, scan, healing, or final abutments, our solutions are validated and tested for precision and reliability.