Flexibility By Design

Restorative Manual
Icon Key:
Certain

Internal Connection
Implant System:
External Hex Connection
Implant System:
Certain Internal and External Hex
Connection Implant Systems:
How To Use The Icon Key:
The icons represent the connection types of the
BIOMET 3i Implant and Abutment Systems for both
internal and external connection types represented in
this manual. In the fully illustrated protocols, each icon
is present next to each step. When a solid blue icon
and a light blue icon are present together, the solid blue
indicates which system is illustrated. When both icons are
solid blue, then both systems are illustrated together.
Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................1
Implant & Abutment System Connections
Certain

Internal Connection .................................................................................................................. 2
External Connection ............................................................................................................................... 3
Certain QuickSeat

Activator Tool........................................................................................................4
Certain Hexed & Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression Coping Draw Angles ........................................5
Certain UCLA Abutment .........................................................................................................................6
Certain Non-Hexed Abutments .............................................................................................................7
Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
How To Choose A Coping ..................................................................................................................... 8
Pick-Up Impression Copings ................................................................................................................... 9
Twist Lock

Transfer Impression Copings .............................................................................................12

Abutment Selection Guide ..................................................................................................................15
Restorative Products Flow Chart .........................................................................................................16
Provide

Abutment Selection Guide ...................................................................................................17

Provide Abutment Selection .................................................................................................................18
Provide Abutment Placement ..............................................................................................................19
Cement-Retained
Provide Abutment Non-Prepared Post .........................................Indirect Technique ............................ 20
Provide Abutment Prepared Post .................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 24
PreFormance

Provisional Post .....................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 27

PreFormance Provisional Post ......................................................Direct Technique .............................. 29
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance Provisional Post ..............................Indirect Technique ............................ 30
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance Provisional Post ..............................Direct Technique .............................. 32
GingiHue

Post ............................................................................Indirect Technique ............................41

GingiHue Post .............................................................................Direct Technique .............................. 43
ZiReal

Post (All-Ceramic) ............................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 46

ZiReal Post (All-Ceramic) .............................................................Direct Technique .............................. 48
UCLA Custom Abutment - Single-Unit .........................................Indirect Technique ............................ 50
UCLA Custom Abutment - Multiple-Unit .....................................Indirect Technique ............................ 52
Screw-Retained
PreFormance Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit ............................Indirect Technique ............................ 33
PreFormance Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit .........................Indirect Technique ............................ 35
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit ...................................Indirect Technique ............................ 37
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit ................................Indirect Technique ............................ 39
UCLA Abutment - Single-Unit ......................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 55
UCLA Abutment - Multiple-Unit ...................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 57
Low Prole Abutment - Single-Unit ..............................................Indirect Technique ............................ 59
Low Prole Abutment - Multiple-Unit ...........................................Indirect Technique ............................ 62
Conical Abutment - Single-Unit ....................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 65
Conical Abutment - Multiple-Unit .................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 68
Denture Conversion To Fixed Prosthesis
QuickBridge

Provisional Components.........................................Indirect Technique ............................71

QuickBridge Provisional Restoration .............................................Indirect Technique ............................ 73
Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar .............................................................................................................. 75
UCLA Abutment Hader Bar .................................................................................................................. 88
Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
Low Prole Abutment Fixed Hybrid ...................................................................................................... 84
Standard Abutment Fixed Hybrid ........................................................................................................... 86
UCLA Abutment Fixed Hybrid ..............................................................................................................91
Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment ................................................................Indirect Technique ............................ 94

LOCATOR Abutment ..................................................................Direct Technique .............................. 99
Dal-Ro Abutment ........................................................................Indirect Technique ......................... 101
Dal-Ro Abutment ........................................................................Direct Technique ............................106
O-Ring Abutment ........................................................................Indirect Technique ..........................108
O-Ring Abutment ........................................................................Direct Technique ........................... 113
Important Product Information For BIOMET 3i Restorative Products ...................................... 115
1
Implant Systems have been developed
to meet the diverse needs of patients and to offer
practitioners a choice of surgical and restorative techniques
customized to meet each individuals requirements. This
manual is designed to serve as a reference guide for dental
practitioners utilizing BIOMET 3i Restorative Components
and instruments. The success of any dental implant and
abutment system depends upon proper use of the
components and instrumentation.
This manual is not intended for use as a substitute for
professional training and experience. The clinician should
use medically sound treatment planning and procedures for
predictable results.
BIOMET 3i offers unique implant and restorative
components designed to provide practitioners with a wide
range of restorative solutions, including support for single
crowns, xed and removable prostheses and attachments
for securing overdentures. BIOMET 3i Implant and
Abutment Systems utilize proven restorative designs
and provide clinicians and patients with predictable
treatment options.
Treatment Planning:
Patient Evaluation And Selection
Several important factors must be considered when
evaluating a patient prior to implant surgery. The
presurgical evaluation must include a cautious and detailed
assessment of the patients general health, current medical
status, medical history, oral hygiene, motivation and
expectations. If the patients medical history reveals an
existing condition or signals a potential problem that may
compromise treatment and/or the patients well being,
consultation with a physician is recommended.
An extensive intraoral examination should be performed
to evaluate the oral cavity for any potential bone or soft-
tissue pathology. The clinician should also determine the
periodontal status of the remaining teeth, the health of
the soft-tissue, the presence of occlusal abnormalities or
parafunctional habits, such as bruxism or crossbite and
any other conditions that could adversely affect the
restorative outcome.
Preoperative Planning:
During the presurgical restorative planning phase, it
is important for the surgeon, restorative dentist and
laboratory technician to participate in determining the
type of prosthesis and restorative components that will
be used. Such decision-making is critical for determining
the location of implants and should be nalized prior to
implant surgery. A top-down treatment planning approach
is recommended, whereby the denitive prosthesis is
designed, implant locations are determined and restorative
components are selected prior to initiating implant surgery.
Proper treatment planning, as well as the selection of the
proper implant length and diameter, are crucial to the
long-term success of the implant and restoration. Before an
implant can be selected, the anatomical foundation available
to receive the implant, must be carefully assessed.
Clinical information necessary for determining
appropriate treatment options includes but is not
limited to: determining vertical dimension, evaluating
the space available between the alveolar crest and the
opposing dentition to conrm that enough space exists
to accommodate the proposed abutment and nal
restoration, locating the position of important anatomic
structures and determining bone dimensions where
implants are to be placed. The height required by the
restorative components varies with the type of abutment.
Therefore, the surgeon and restorative dentist should
carefully evaluate abutment dimensions relative to the
available restorative space. Diagnostic casts should be used
to evaluate tooth and ridge positions, occlusal relationships,
amount of space available for implant restorations, implant
positioning and angulations. These casts allow the clinician
to evaluate the opposing dentition and its effect on implant
position. A surgical guide is helpful in determining the
precise intraoral position and angulation of the implants and
should be included in the preoperative treatment plan.
By visualizing the nal design of the prosthesis prior to
implant surgery, both restorative and surgical clinicians have
the opportunity to identify potential restorative problems.
They can then make the necessary modications to implant
selection, location and the overall treatment plan prior
to actually placing the implants, thus improving treatment
predictability and success.
Introduction
2
Implant & Abutment System Connections
Certain

Internal Connection
The internal connection aspect of the implant and abutment are designed
for ease of use and simplicity.
QuickSeat

Connection: It Clicks! The Certain Implant and Abutment

Systems feature the QuickSeat Connection. This unique connection
produces an audible and tactile click that conrms placement of
Impression Copings and Abutments.
Abutment ngers cause the click and also provide retention for the
prosthetic components in the implant before the screw is placed. A screw
is needed to fully seat the components when the restoration is being
tried in or denitively placed.
The 6/12 hex inside the internal connection incorporates both a 6-point
single and a 12-point double hex. The 6-point single hex has two
functions: engaging the driver tip for mountless delivery during implant
placement and providing anti-rotation for all straight abutments.
The 12-point double hex provides 30 rotational positioning for pre-
angled abutments.
Impression Copings: Pick-Up and Twist Lock Transfer Copings
are available in the Certain Internal Connection design, in three EP

(Emergence Prole) diameters and a straight diameter to match the
corresponding Healing Abutment. The Impression Copings also click
when properly seated. These copings have a different nger design that
engages 2mm internally into the implant, as compared to the abutments
design that engages 4mm deep into the implant. This shorter engagement
into the implant is important because it allows off-axis draw for implant
impressions that are divergent.
Color-Coding: Certain Implants and all interfacing components are
color-coded by restorative platform diameter for easy identication
and selection.
(purple)
3.4mm
(blue)
4.1mm
(yellow)
5mm
(green)
6mm
Materials:
3i T3

Implants: Commercially Pure Titanium

Abutments: Titanium Alloy
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Implant & Abutment System Connections
(Contd)
External Hex Connection
The external hex connection implant and abutment designs have been
widely used in implant dentistry.
Gold Standard ZR (Zero Rotation) is a patented design incorporating
machined microstops within the corners of the hex in the abutment.
The design reduces horizontal rotation between the implant and
abutment. Gold Standard ZR is available on UCLA, GingiHue

and
Conical Abutments.
The 12-point double hex, which is machined in the 15 Pre-Angled
GingiHue Abutment, provides rotational positioning in 30 increments
on the implant hex.
Precise Abutment Placement: The ASYST Abutment Placement Tool
provides ngertip control for fast and easy abutment delivery. The
patented packaging design makes abutment placement easier because the
abutment is delivered sterile from the package directly to the implant site.
The abutment and abutment screw are packaged inside the plastic ASYST
seating device. The plastic seating device facilitates precise placement of
the abutment on the implant, thus reducing chair time. The ASYST Tool
is packaged with Low Prole, Standard and Conical Abutments.
Impression Copings: Pick-Up and Twist Lock Transfer Copings are
both available in the external connection design in three EP

(Emergence
Prole) diameters and a straight diameter to match the corresponding
healing abutment. The patented Twist Lock design provides a more
accurate transfer of the implant connection as compared to other
transfer (closed tray) techniques. This unique Twist Lock feature provides
a series of undercuts to guide the coping into the impression, giving
stability to the impression coping/analog prior to pouring the impression.
As a result, the copings lock into orientation grooves upon clockwise
rotation, thereby allowing for a tactile sensation of resistance that ensures
an accurate hex transfer.
Materials:
OSSEOTITE

Implants: Commercially Pure Titanium

NanoTite Implants: Titanium Alloy
Abutments: Titanium Alloy
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Certain

QuickSeat

Activator Tool
Figure 3
The QuickSeat Activator Tool is used to verify that the
ngers on impression copings and abutments are in the
proper position for proper retention when placed into
the implant (Figure 1).

The QuickSeat Activator Tool is marked on both ends
to indicate impression coping activation or abutment
activation.
To activate the QuickSeat Fingers, locate the proper
end for the component.
Impression Copings: Insert the impression coping
onto the pin, ngers rst and slide inward until the
ngers meet the tool (Figure 2).
Abutments: Insert the abutment onto the pin,
ngers rst and slide inward until the platform meets
the tool (Figure 3).
Remove the component from the pin and insert it into
the implant.
In addition, there is an area indicated on the tool
for deactivating the ngers on a Hexed UCLA
Abutment (Figure 4). This may be necessary during
waxing, nishing or porcelain application when
laboratory technicians prefer to insert and remove the
abutment from the analog without nger retention.
After the custom abutment or crown is completed, the
UCLA ngers must be reactivated (Figure 5).
UCLA Abutment QuickSeat Activation
GingiHue

and
Conical Abutment
Fingers
Impression Coping
Fingers
Figure 1
Impression Coping QuickSeat Activation
Figure 2
Figure 5
Abutment QuickSeat Activation
UCLA Abutment QuickSeat Deactivation
Figure 4
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Certain

Hexed & Non-Hexed

Pick-Up Impression Coping Draw Angles
Maximum Draw Of Certain Hexed Pick-Up Impression
Copings
Certain Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings are designed with a shallow
internal connection and a draft on the hex, which allows these to draw
from implants placed at divergent angles to a maximum of 30 per
implant. This maximum angulation is possible with individual or multiple
copings that are not rigidly splinted together before the impression is
made (Figure 1).
Maximum Draw Of Certain Hexed Pick-Up Impression
Copings And Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings
When Rigidly Splinted Together
Clinicians may desire to rigidly splint the Pick-Up Impression Copings
together prior to impressioning a multiple-implant, implant level
restoration. The Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings will not draw
from multiple divergent implants when rigidly splinted together. This
impression technique may only be used on parallel implants (Figure 2).
The Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings have a maximum draw
angle of 40 between implants and will draw when rigidly splinted
together as impression copings. The Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression
Copings have a shallow non-hex engaging internal connection that allows
up to 40 of draw (Figure 3).
When clinicians desire to splint the impression copings together before
making an impression of multiple divergent implants for a splinted implant
restoration, the Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings should be
used in place of the Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings (Figure 4).
Figure 1
30 Per Implant
Figure 2
Pick-Up Impression Copings Rigidly Splinted
(Parallel Implants)
Figure 4
Non-Hexed Pick-Up Impression Copings Rigidly
Splinted (Non-Parallel Implants)
Figure 3
40 Divergence Between Splinted Implants
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Certain

UCLA Abutment
The Certain Internal Connection line of restorative components
includes UCLA Abutments. This design provides greater predictability
and more exibility for laboratory technicians when waxing and
casting implant level restorations relative to conventional prefabricated
abutments.
Cylinder Retention Design
The cylinder retention design incorporates machined vertical
grooves that reduce the potential for miscasts due to the smoother
alloy ow onto the gold alloy cylinder during casting. The vertical
grooves provide mechanical retention for the alloy by stopping on
the horizontal retention instead of owing to the margin (Figure 1).
Chamfer Margin
The chamfer margin design provides a smooth transition from
the gold alloy cylinder to the cast alloy at the junction of the two
metals. It also aids in preventing the alloy from owing onto the
implant restorative platform of the gold alloy cylinder during casting
(Figure 1).
Collar Height
The collar height is 0.25mm to provide greater exibility when
fabricating restorations for implants with shallow tissue depths. This
allows the restoration to emerge from the implant platform more
quickly and to add porcelain closer to the implant platform on
screw-retained restorations (Figure 2).
Collar Adjustment After Casting
The 0.25mm collar height may cause an undercut laterally around
the implant platform. The undercut should be removed after
casting by tapering the collar back (Figure 3).
Waxing Sleeve
Chamfer Margin
Cylinder
Retention Design
Collar Height
4mm
0.25mm
Figure 1
Figure 3
Screw-Retained
Crown
Crown Coping
Certain UCLA
Abutment
Cement-Retained
Crown
Custom Abutment
Certain UCLA
Abutment
4.1mm
5mm
5.5mm 6.5mm
6mm
4.1mm 5mm 6mm
Figure 2
4.5mm
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Certain

Non-Hexed Abutments
Certain Non-hexed Abutments are designed to provide
exibility for laboratory technicians when fabricating splinted
multiple-unit, screw-retained provisional restorations, as well
as bridge frameworks and bars for implant level restorations.
Internal Engagement
Non-hexed abutments have a 1mm internal engagement
feature to allow a greater degree of draw from multiple
divergent implants than other internal connection implant
systems (Figure 1).
Large Diameter Abutment Screw
Non-hexed abutments are retained into the implants with
a unique Large Diameter Gold-Tite

or Titanium Abutment
Screw. The larger diameter screws provide lateral stability
to the restoration. It goes into the full depth of the internal
connection, replacing the 4mm length of the hexed
abutments connection (Figure 1).
Maximum Draw Of Non-Hexed Abutments
Non-hexed abutments have a maximum draw angle of 40
between implants (Figure 2).
Gold Alloy Cylinder Formulation
The formulation specics for the gold alloy cylinder
material used with the UCLA Abutments is indicated on
the chart to the right. The formulation should be taken into
consideration during burnout and casting procedures.
GOLD ALLOY CYLINDER FORMULATION
Melting Range 1400-1490 C (2550-2710 F)
Solidus 1400 C
Liquidus 1490 C
CTE 13.5 x 10
-6
K at 500 C
An alloy with a CTE of 14.5 x 10
-6
K at 500 C is recommended.
Large Diameter
Gold-Tite Abutment Screw
Internal Engagement
Figure 1
Certain Non-Hexed UCLA Abutment
4mm
1mm
Figure 2
40 Divergence Between Splinted Implants
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
How To Choose A Coping
Choices
Pick-Up Impression Coping (open tray)
The Pick-Up Impression Coping transfers the position of an implant hex to a laboratory cast. The coping is picked up
inside the impression when the impression is removed from the mouth. An open impression tray is used with the
Pick-Up Impression Coping.
Note
Pick-Up Impression Copings may be difcult to use in limited, interarch distance spaces.
Pick-Up Impression Copings are ideal for use when an impression is made of multiple divergent implants
(see page 5).
Twist Lock

Transfer Coping (closed tray)

The Twist Lock Transfer Coping transfers the position of an implant hex to a laboratory cast. The coping is designed to
stay on the implant when the impression is removed from the mouth. The coping is then removed from the implant,
an implant analog is seated into the hex connection and the impression coping/analog complex is seated onto the
impression.
Note
Twist Lock Impression Copings are ideal for use in limited, interarch spaces.
Twist Lock Impression Copings are contraindicated for use when an impression is made of multiple divergent
implants. There is a risk of not being able to remove the impression tray from the copings once the impression
material has set.
Selecting The Proper Impression Coping
Select the proper platform diameter Pick-Up or Twist Lock Transfer Impression Coping(s) by matching the color of the
implant platform(s). Also, match the diameter of the coping to the EP

Diameter of the healing abutment. See healing

abutment measurements:
If using the Pick-Up Impression Coping, turn to page 9.
If using the Twist Lock Transfer Impression Coping, turn to page 12.
Components Needed
Matching Platform and EP Diameter Pick-Up or Twist Lock Impression Coping(s).
Matching implant laboratory analog(s).
Instruments Needed
PHD02N or PHD03N - .048in. Large Hexed Driver
ICD00 - Impression Coping Driver (For Twist Lock Only).
EP (Emergence Prole)
Height
Restorative Platform
Healing Abutment Measurements:
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Pick-Up Impression Copings
1. Restorative Dentist
Select the proper Pick-Up Impression Coping by matching the
EP

Diameter of the healing abutment and the color of the implant
platform. To determine platform diameter, see below. Remove the
healing abutment from the implant using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental swallowing,
thread oss through the spinner on the driver.

2. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the Pick-Up Impression Coping into the implant, line
up the hex and press rmly until feeling a tactile click.
Or
Place the Pick-Up Impression Coping on the implant and
engage the hex.
Thread the Pick-Up Impression Coping Screw into the implant
until ngertight. Tighten the screw using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N).
3. Radiograph the interface to verify complete seating of the
coping on the implant. Place the lm perpendicular to the interface of
the coping on the implant or abutment.
4. A custom or stock open impression tray is used for the
Pick-Up Impression Technique. Cut a small hole into the tray so that
the clinician has access to the screw head.
SEATED NOT SEATED
(Certain

Internal Connection
System Is Illustrated)
(purple)
3.4mm
(blue)
4.1mm
(yellow)
5mm
(green)
6mm
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Pick-Up Impression Copings (Contd)
5. Medium or heavy body impression material is recommended
for the impression material in the impression tray. Use light-body
or injection consistency impression material and syringe impression
material around the entire Pick-Up Impression Coping.

6. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Wipe
impression material off the top of the screw so that the screw hex
is visible and free of impression material before it sets. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.

7. After the impression material has set, unscrew and remove
the Pick-Up Impression Coping Screw using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Remove the impression from
the mouth.
8. Verify that the impression material has completely adapted
around the coping and that there is no impression material on the
impression copings restorative platform.
(Certain

Internal Connection
System Is Illustrated)
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Pick-Up Impression Copings (Contd)
9. Immediately replace the healing abutment on the implant using
a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) with a torque
device and torque to 20Ncm.

10. Laboratory
Place the proper diameter Implant Lab Analog onto the
impression coping, engaging the hex. Hold the analog in place while
tightening the screw with a .048 Large Hex Driver. Verify that the
impression coping is completely seated on the analog. If the clinician
is sending the impression to a commercial laboratory to pour the
impression, do not attach the analog.
11. Syringe soft-tissue material around the coping and analog
interface. Pour the cast in die stone. Articulate with the opposing cast.
(Certain

Internal Connection
System Is Illustrated)
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Twist Lock Transfer Impression Copings
Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Twist Lock Impression Coping by matching
the EP

Diameter of the healing abutment and the color of the
implant platform. To determine platform diameter, see below.
Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a .048 Large
Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental
swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.

2. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the Twist Lock Impression Coping into the implant,
line up the hex and press rmly until feeling the tactile click.
Or
Place the Twist Lock Impression Coping on the implant and
engage the hex.
Thread the Twist Lock Impression Coping Screw into the
implant until ngertight. Tighten the screw using the Impression
Coping Driver (ICD00).
3. Radiograph the interface to verify complete seating of the
coping on the implant. Place the lm perpendicular to the interface of
the coping on the implant or abutment.
4. A custom or stock impression tray is used for the Twist Lock
Transfer Impression technique. Try in the tray to verify that there is no
contact with the coping.
(External Connection Is Illustrated)
SEATED
NOT
SEATED
(purple)
3.4mm
(blue)
4.1mm
(yellow)
5mm
(green)
6mm
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Twist Lock Transfer Impression Copings (Contd)
5. Medium or heavy body impression material is recommended
for the impression material in the impression tray. Use light-body or
injection consistency impression material around the entire Twist Lock
Impression Coping.

6. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
7. After the impression material has set, remove the impression
from the mouth. The Twist Lock Impression Coping will remain on
the implant. Verify that the impression material completely adapted
around the coping.
8. Remove the Twist Lock Coping from the implant using the
Impression Coping Driver (ICD00).
(External Connection Is Illustrated)
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Implant & Abutment Level Impressions
Twist Lock Transfer Impression Copings (Contd)
9. Immediately replace the healing abutment on the implant
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) with a
torque device and torque to 20Ncm.
Laboratory
10. Place the proper diameter Implant Lab Analog into the
impression coping, engaging the hex. Hold the components together
while ngertightening the screw. Verify that the impression coping is
completely seated on the analog.

11. Re-index the impression coping/analog assembly into the
impression using rm pressure to its full depth. Slightly rotate the
coping/analog clockwise until feeling antirotational resistance. This
indicates that the orientation grooves are locked into place and the
implant hex is accurately transferred.
12. Syringe a soft-tissue material around the coping and analog
interface. Pour the cast in die stone. Articulate with the opposing cast.
(External Connection Is Illustrated)
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Abutment Selection Guide
Restorative Dentist
1. Note the size of the implant platform and the EP

Diameter
from the healing abutment for selecting the proper size abutment.
The implant platform diameter is also identied by the color code
anodized on the implants and components (see below).


2. Select the proper abutment collar height by measuring the
height of the healing abutment above the tissue, NOT including the
domedd portion. Subtract the measurement from the total height of
the healing abutment.
3. Using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N),
evaluate angulation by inserting the driver into the healing abutment
hex. To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through
the spinner on the driver. If the angle appears to be more than 10,
use the Prosthetic Angle Guide Kit to determine the approximate
angulation of the implant. The Prosthetic Angle Guide Kit consists of
15, 25 and 35 degree pins in 2, 4 and 6mm collar heights.
To use angled guides, healing abutments must be removed from
the implants.
4. Place the pins into the implant to select the proper angled
abutment. To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss
through the spinner on the driver. The correct angle will have the
guide pin in line with the central fossa of the adjacent posterior teeth
or the incisal line angle of the adjacent anterior teeth.
EP (Emergence Prole)
Restorative Platform
Height
(purple)
3.4mm
(blue)
4.1mm
(yellow)
5mm
(green)
6mm
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Restorative Products Flow Chart
Cement-Retained Restorations
Screw-Retained Restorations
Is The Implant Angled?
(Greater than 15 Divergence)
Interarch Space
15 Pre-Angled GingiHue
UCLA
BellaTek
Yes No
Is The Implant Angled?
(Greater than 15 Divergence)
Yes No
Less than 7mm
UCLA
BellaTek

7mm or more
Less than 2mm
UCLA
BellaTek
Provide
2mm or more
GingiHue
UCLA
ZiReal
BellaTek
Provide
Less than 2mm
UCLA
BellaTek
2mm or more
15 Pre-Angled GingiHue
UCLA
BellaTek
Less than 7mm
UCLA
BellaTek
7mm or more
15 Pre-Angled GingiHue
UCLA
BellaTek
Is the implant centered in the tooth site?
If the answer is no, UCLA is the best option.
UCLA
Low Prole
Conical
IOL

Less than 5mm

UCLA
5mm or more
UCLA
Low Prole
Conical
IOL
Less than 9.5mm
UCLA
17 Angled Low Prole
30 Angled Low Prole
17 Angled Conical
25 Angled Conical
9.5mm or more
UCLA
17 Angled Low Prole
30 Angled Low Prole
17 Angled Conical
25 Angled Conical
Tissue Height
Less than 2mm
UCLA
2mm or more
17 Angled Low Prole
30 Angled Low Prole
17 Angled Conical
25 Angled Conical
Tissue Height
Less than 2mm
UCLA
2mm or more
UCLA
17 Angled Low Prole
30 Angled Low Prole
17 Angled Conical
25 Angled Conical
Is the implant centered in the tooth site?
If the answer is no, UCLA is the best option.
Less than 2mm
UCLA
Low Prole
Conical
2mm or more
UCLA
Low Prole
Conical
IOL
GingiHue

UCLA ZiReal

Provide

17 Angled Low Prole

30 Angled Low Prole
17 Angled Conical
25 Angled Conical
GingiHue
UCLA
ZiReal
BellaTek
Provide
Tissue Height
Tissue Height
Tissue Height
Interarch Space
Interarch Space Interarch Space
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Provide

Abutment Selection Guide

Abutments
IUNIHG IUNIHG IUNIHG IUNIHG
PIC485
Non-Prepared
PIC485H
Prepared
PIC654
Non-Prepared
PIC654H
Prepared
PIC655
Non-Prepared
PIC655H
Prepared
PIC484
Non-Prepared
PIC484H
Prepared
Laboratory
Analogs
PAA485
Non-Prepared

PAAP48
Prepared
PAA654
Non-Prepared
PAAP65
Prepared
PAA655
Non-Prepared
PAAP65
Prepared
PAA484
Non-Prepared
PAAP48
Prepared
Waxing
Sleeves
PWS48S
Single-Unit
PWS48M
Multiple-Unit
PWS65S
Single-Unit
PWS65M
Multiple-Unit
PWS65S
Single-Unit
PWS65M
Multiple-Unit
PWS48S
Single-Unit
PWS48M
Multiple-Unit
Screws
Protection
Caps
Impression
Copings
a = 4.1mm
c = 4mm
d = 4.8mm
a = 4.1mm
c = 5.5mm
d = 4.8mm
a = 5mm
c = 4mm
d = 6.5mm
a = 6mm
c = 4mm
d = 6.5mm

a = 5mm
c = 5.5mm
d = 6.5mm

a = 6mm
c = 5.5mm
d = 6.5mm
Blue Yellow Green Yellow Green Blue
Temporary
Cylinders
PUA48S
Single-Unit
PUA48M
Multiple-Unit
PUA65S
Single-Unit
PUA65M
Multiple-Unit
PUA65S
Single-Unit
PUA65M
Multiple-Unit
PUA48S
Single-Unit
PUA48M
Multiple-Unit
IPA4140
IPA4240
IPA4340
IPA4440
IPA4155
IPA4255
IPA4355
IPA4455
IPA5140
IPA5240
IPA5340
IPA5440
IPA6140
IPA6240
IPA6340
IPA6440
IPA5155
IPA5255
IPA5355
IPA5455
IPA6155
IPA6255
IPA6355
IPA6455
PPC655 PPC654 PPC485
PPC484
*b: Collar height selection depends on tissue depth
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Provide

Abutment Selection
1. Select the proper abutment collar height by measuring the
height of the healing abutment above the tissue on the buccal surface,
not including the domed portion. Subtract this measurement from
the total height of the healing abutment, then subtract an additional
1mm. The resulting abutment collar height will place the crown
margin 1mm subgingival on the buccal surface. However, the margin
may be signicantly deeper in the interproximal areas, depending on
the degree of gingival scallop. Next, select the proper post height that
will allow approximately 2mm of interarch distance between the top
of the post and the opposing occlusion. Finally, match the color of the
implant platform to determine the platform diameter.
2. Remove the healing abutment using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental swallowing,
thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
3. Activate the ngers on the Provide Abutment using the
QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Material:
Titanium Alloy
4.1mm 6mm 5mm
Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal
Restorations with Minimal Gingival Scallop
Maximum Angulation Correction of 10
Minimum Interarch Space of 6mm
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Provide

Abutment Placement
1. Place the Provide Abutment into the implant. Line up the
hexes and place the at side of the post to the buccal surface.
Press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
2. Thread the Certain

Gold-Tite

Abutment Screw (IUNIHG)

into the implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental swallowing,
thread oss through the spinner on the driver. Radiograph the
interface to verify an accurate t. Torque the abutment screw to
20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device. Seal the top of the access opening with
temporary lling material.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Non-Prepared Post

Indirect Technique
Impression Procedure
1. Place the appropriate Provide Impression Coping over the
Provide Abutment making sure that the at side of the impression
coping mates with the at side of the abutment. Snap the impression
coping over the abutment margin area.
2. Syringe regular or injection viscosity impression material
around the Provide Impression Coping, load the impression tray
with heavy- or regular-body impression material and seat it in the
mouth. Allow the impression material to set per the manufacturers
instructions. Remove the impression from the mouth. The
impression coping will be picked-up in the impression.
3. Send the impression to the laboratory with an opposing cast
or impression and the occlusal registration.
Please Note: Provide Impression and Restorative Components are not compatible with the Straumann-ITI

Implant System.
In many cases, with proper abutment selection and ideal angulation, preparation of the abutment will not be
necessary. The following is the restorative procedure for a non-prepared Provide Abutment with a minimal
gingival scallop.
See pages 18 and 19 for Provide Abutment selection and placement.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Non-Prepared Post

Indirect Technique (Contd)
Provisionalization Procedure
4a. Place the appropriate Provide Protection Cap over the
abutment and press rmly to snap it over the abutment margin area.
Or
4b. Fabricate a provisional crown utilizing a Provide Temporary
Cylinder. Place a small amount of temporary cement on the internal
margins of the temporary cylinder and cement the provisional crown
to the abutment. This ensures that the cylinder remains in its proper
position on the Provide Abutment during fabrication of the
provisional crown.
For a single-unit provisional crown, align the anti-rotational at side of
the Provide Temporary Cylinder with the anti-rotational at side of the
Provide Abutment. For multiple-unit provisionals, there are no anti-
rotational at surfaces to align.
Masticatory contacts and lengths of the multiple-unit spans should be
evaluated and the addition of reinforcement materials such as ortho wire
or stainless steel mesh may be required.
Once the Provide Temporary Cylinder is secure on the Provide
Abutment, try in and adjust the t of a prefabricated crown shell over
the cylinder. Reduce the height of the cylinder as needed. Add acrylic
resin or composite material inside the prefabricated crown shell and
into the retention facets of the Provide Temporary Cylinder and allow
it to set per the manufacturers instructions. Check contacts and
adjust the occlusion as necessary.
Remove the provisional crown from the abutment. The Provide
Temporary Cylinder should adhere to the provisional restoration.
Remove all cement from the internal aspect of the cylinder. Fill any
voids that exist between the cylinder and the provisional crown with
autopolymerizing acrylic resin. Finish the provisional crown with the
appropriate contours and polish the provisional restoration. Cement
the provisional restoration to the Provide Abutment.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Non-Prepared Post

Indirect Technique (Contd)
Laboratory Procedure
5. Use the appropriate, color-coded Provide Analog that matches
the impression coping. Align the at side of the analog post with the
at side of the impression coping. Then, insert the Provide Analog
into the Provide Impression Coping until it snaps over the margin.
Pour the cast in stone using a soft-tissue material around the analog.
Articulate with the opposing cast.
6. Block out the dimple on the top of the Provide Abutment
Analog with wax prior to waxing the crown coping on the Provide
Waxing Sleeve. Use the corresponding sized waxing sleeve to
fabricate the denitive crown or coping. Place the waxing sleeve over
the post, align the at side and verify that it is seated to the margin.
Tack the sleeve in position with wax.
7. Wax the single-unit crown coping to the waxing sleeve. Invest,
burnout and cast the coping in a low, medium or high noble alloy.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Non-Prepared Post

Indirect Technique (Contd)
8. Opaque, build porcelain, stain and glaze the crown.
Delivery Of Restoration
9. Remove the Provide Protection Cap or provisional crown
from the abutment using cotton pliers. Try the crown on the Provide
Abutment and check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal
contacts. Cement the crown onto the abutment.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Prepared Post

Indirect Technique
Post Preparation
1. When reducing a Provide Abutment Post, a carbide bur with
copious irrigation is recommended. Prepare the abutment post,
leaving 2mm of interarch space for the denitive restoration.
Do not prepare the margin area of the abutment as this
will impact the t of interfacing components. Adjustments
should be limited to post height.
2. Seal the top of the access opening with temporary lling
material. Snap the appropriate Provide Impression Coping With
Holes over the abutment margin area.
Impression Procedure
3. Syringe regular or injection viscosity impression material
around the Provide Abutment and into both of the large openings at
the sides of the Impression Coping With Holes, causing the ow of
impression material to the margin area, without any voids or bubbles.
Impression material should be injected until it can be observed
extruding from the four small holes on the occlusal surface of the
Impression Coping With Holes. This ensures that there are no voids
or bubbles. Load a full arch impression tray with impression material
and seat it in the mouth. Allow the impression material to set per the
manufacturers instructions.
Please Note: Provide Impression and Restorative Components are not compatible with the Straumann-ITI

Implant System.
Some circumstances will require the clinician to prepare the Provide Abutment. The following is the restorative
procedure for preparing a Provide Abutment and the associated impression and laboratory procedures.

See pages 18 and 19 for Provide Abutment selection and placement.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Prepared Post

Indirect Technique (Contd)
4. Remove the impression from the mouth. The Impression
Coping With Holes will be picked up in the impression. Verify the
marginal integrity of the impression.
Provisionalization Procedure
5a. Place the appropriate Provide Protection Cap over the
abutment and press rmly to snap it over the abutment margin area.
Or
5b. Fabricate a provisional crown utilizing a Provide Temporary
Cylinder. Place a small amount of temporary cement inside the
Provide Temporary Cylinder to ensure that the t remains passive
on the Provide Abutment margin during fabrication of the
provisional crown.

For a single-unit provisional crown, align the anti-rotational at side of
the Provide Temporary Cylinder with the anti-rotational at side of the
Provide Abutment. For multiple-unit provisionals, there are no anti-
rotation at surfaces to align.
Occlusal contacts and lengths of the multiple-unit spans should be
evaluated and the addition of reinforcement materials such as ortho wire
or stainless steel mesh may be required.
Once the Provide Temporary Cylinder is secure on the Provide
Abutment, try in and adjust the t of a prefabricated crown shell over
the cylinder. Reduce the height of the cylinder as needed. Add acrylic
resin or composite material inside the prefabricated crown shell and
into the retention facets of the Provide Temporary Cylinder and allow
it to set per the manufacturers instructions. Check contacts and
adjust the occlusion as necessary.
Remove the provisional crown from the abutment. The Provide
Temporary Cylinder should adhere to the provisional restoration.
Remove all cement from the internal aspect of the cylinder. Fill any
voids that exist between the cylinder and the provisional crown with
autopolymerizing acrylic resin. Finish the provisional crown with the
appropriate contours and polish the provisional restoration. Cement
the provisional restoration to the Provide Abutment.
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Cement-Retained
Provide

Abutment - Prepared Post

Indirect Technique (Contd)
Laboratory Procedure
6. Insert the appropriate Provide Laboratory Analog with a pin
(PAAP48 or PAAP65) collar into the Provide Impression Coping
With Holes and snap over the margin area. Cut the Provide
Die Reinforcing Pin to the proper height and try in for height
verication. The pin should have a minimum of 1mm clearance
between the top of the pin and the impression. Pour the cast
in stone, inserting the Reinforcing Pin into the Provide Analog
before the stone sets.
7. Pin, section and articulate with the opposing cast.

8. Apply die spacer and wax the single-unit porcelain-fused-to-
metal (PFM) crown coping on the stone die. Invest, burnout and
cast the coping in a low, medium or high noble alloy. Opaque, build
porcelain, stain and glaze the crown.
Delivery Of Restoration
9. Remove the Provide Protection Cap or provisional crown
from the abutment using cotton pliers. Try the denitive crown on
the Provide Abutment and check the occlusion, marginal t and
interproximal contacts. Cement the denitive crown on
the abutment.

Pin Analog Analog/Pin
assembled
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Cement-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Post
Indirect Technique
Material:
PEEK; Titanium Alloy Connection
PreFormance Post Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit Cement-Retained Provisional Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 6mm
Maximum Angulation of 15 Degrees
Intraoral Use Limited to 180 Days
Immediate Non-Occlusal Loading of Single-Unit Provisional Restorations
Multiple-Unit Restorations
Guided Soft-Tissue Healing of Single and Multiple-Unit Restorations of Integrated Implants
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.

2. Laboratory
Select the PreFormance Post with the desired EP

Emergence
Prole diameter and collar height. Measure the interproximal tissue
heights and select a collar height that can be prepared to follow the
gingival contour. Match the color of the implant platform.
Place the PreFormance Post into the implant analog, line up
the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click.
Or
Place the proper PreFormance Post onto the implant analog,
engaging the hex.
3. Thread a Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N). Mark the PreFormance Post with a pencil in areas
requiring preparation.
4. Prepare the PreFormance Post in areas marked to the desired
depth using a carbide bur. Rene with a coarse diamond bur. Prepare
margins according to xed prosthodontic principles, following the
gingival contours. The post can be prepared on the cast or may
be removed and placed on a laboratory abutment holder for
preparation. Maintain three walls of the abutment and at least .5mm
of wall thickness during preparation.
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Cement-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Post
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Block out the screw access opening with wax. Fabricate the
provisional crown on the prepared PreFormance Post using the
provisional material of choice.

Restorative Dentist
6. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the prepared PreFormance Post into the implant, line
up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click.
Or
Place the prepared PreFormance Post onto the implant,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver.
NOTE: The abutment should be placed in the same position as
it was prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface guides
clinicians with accurate placement.
7. Try the provisional crown on the PreFormance Post and check
the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts.
Remove the provisional crown. Torque the Hexed Titanium Screw
(IUNIHT or UNIHT) to 20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip
(RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal the
access opening with temporary lling material. Cement the crown on
the post using temporary cement. Remove excess cement.
When using PreFormance Posts in immediate non-occlusal loading
protocols for multiple-units, please follow these instructions:
Do not splint to natural dentition.
If splinting to other integrated implants, all lateral and centric
contacts should be eliminated. The restoration should be
completely out of occlusion. Masticatory contacts on the recently
placed implants should be minimized/eliminated. Dietary restrictions
and compliance are critical for success in these types of cases.
If splinting to other immediately placed implants, no occlusion and a
soft diet should be recommended to the patient for six to eight weeks.
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Cement-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Post
Direct Technique
Clinician
1. Select the PreFormance Post with the desired EP

Emergence
Prole diameter and collar height. Measure the interproximal tissue
heights and select a collar height that can be prepared to follow the
gingival contour. Match the color of the implant platform.

Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the PreFormance Post into the implant, line up the hex
and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the PreFormance Post onto the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss
through the spinner on the driver. Mark the PreFormance Post with a
pencil in areas requiring preparation.
2. Prepare the PreFormance Post in areas marked using a high-
speed handpiece, carbide bur and irrigation. Rene with a coarse
diamond bur. Prepare margins according to xed prosthodontic
principles. The post can be prepared intraorally or removed and placed
on a laboratory abutment holder for preparation. Maintain three walls of
the abutment and at least .5mm of wall thickness during preparation.
3. Once abutment preparation is complete, secure the abutment
to the implant using the Hexed Titanium Screw torqued to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a
torque device.
4. Place protective material into the screw access opening.
Seal the access opening with temporary lling material. Fabricate
a provisional crown on the PreFormance Post and cement it in
place using temporary cement. Remove excess cement. Adjust the
occlusion as necessary. For easier occlusal adjustments, the prosthesis
should be polished outside of the mouth prior to cementation.
When using PreFormance Posts in immediate non-occlusal loading
protocols for multiple-units, please follow these instructions:
Do not splint to natural dentition.
If splinting to other integrated implants, all lateral and centric contacts
should be eliminated. The restoration should be completely out
of occlusion. Masticatory contacts on the recently placed implants
should be minimized/eliminated. Dietary restrictions and compliance
are critical for success in these types of cases.
If splinting to other immediately placed implants, no occlusion and
a soft diet should be recommended to the patient for six to
eight weeks.
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Cement-Retained
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance

Provisional Post
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Select the PreFormance Post with the desired EP

Emergence
Prole diameter and collar height. Measure the interproximal tissue
heights and select a collar height that can be prepared to follow the
gingival contour. Match the color of the implant platform. The post
may be rotated in 30 increments to ideally position it to correct the
implants angulation.
Place the Pre-Angled PreFormance Post onto the implant
analog, line up the hex in the 12-point double hex and press rmly
until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper Pre-Angled PreFormance Post onto the
implant analog, engaging the hex.

3. Thread a Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N). Mark the PreFormance Post with a pencil in areas
requiring preparation.
4. Prepare the Pre-Angled PreFormance Post using a carbide
bur. Rene with a coarse diamond bur. Prepare margins to
1mm subgingival. The post can be prepared on the cast or may
be removed and placed on a laboratory abutment holder for
preparation. Maintain three walls of the abutment and at least .5mm
of wall thickness during preparation.
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Cement-Retained
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance

Provisional Post
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Fabricate the provisional crown on the prepared PreFormance
Post using the provisional material of choice.

Restorative Dentist
6. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the prepared Pre-Angled PreFormance Post into the
implant, line up the hex in the 12-point double hex and press rmly
until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the prepared Pre-Angled PreFormance Post onto the
implant, engaging the hex.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Abutment Screw into the implant
until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver.
NOTE: The abutment should be placed in the same position as
it was prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface guides
clinicians with accurate placement.
7. Try the provisional crown on the Pre-Angled PreFormance
Post and check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts.
Remove the provisional crown.
Torque the Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and
a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
opening. Seal the access opening with temporary lling material.
Cement the crown on the post using temporary cement. Remove
excess cement.
When using PreFormance Posts in immediate non-occlusal loading
protocols for multiple-units, please follow these instructions:
Do not splint to natural dentition.
If splinting to other integrated implants, all lateral and centric contacts
should be eliminated. The restoration should be completely out
of occlusion. Masticatory contacts on the recently placed implants
should be minimized/eliminated. Dietary restrictions and compliance
are critical for success in these types of cases.
If splinting to other immediately placed implants, no occlusion and
a soft diet should be recommended to the patient for six to
eight weeks.
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Cement-Retained
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance

Provisional Post
Direct Technique
Clinician
1. Select the PreFormance Post with the desired EP

Emergence Prole
diameter and collar height. Measure the interproximal tissue heights and
select a collar height that can be prepared to follow the gingival contour.
Match the color of the implant platform.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Place the Pre-Angled PreFormance Post into the implant. Line up the hex
in the 12-point double hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the
audible and tactile click. The post may be rotated in 30 increments to ideally
position it to correct the implant angulation.
Or
Place the proper PreFormance Post onto the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the implant
until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on
the driver. Mark the post with a pencil in areas requiring preparation.
2. Prepare the Pre-Angled PreFormance Post in areas marked using
a high speed handpiece, carbide bur and irrigation. Rene with a coarse
diamond bur. Prepare margins to 1mm subgingival. The post can be
prepared intraorally or removed and placed on a laboratory abutment holder
for preparation. Maintain three walls of the abutment and at least .5mm of
wall thickness during preparation.
3. Once abutment preparation is complete, secure the post to the
implant using the Hexed Titanium Screw torqued to 20Ncm using a .048
Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
4. Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal the access
opening with temporary lling material. Fabricate a provisional crown on the
15 Pre-Angled PreFormance Post and cement it in place using temporary
cement. Remove excess cement. Adjust the occlusion as necessary.
When using PreFormance Posts in immediate non-occlusal loading protocols
for multiple-units, please follow these instructions:
Do not splint to natural dentition.
If splinting to other integrated implants, all lateral and centric contacts
should be eliminated. The restoration should be completely out of
occlusion. Masticatory contacts on the recently placed implants should be
minimized/eliminated. Dietary restrictions and compliance are critical for
success in these types of cases.
If splinting to other immediately placed implants, no occlusion and a soft
diet should be recommended to the patient for six to eight weeks.
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Screw-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit

Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.

Laboratory
2. Set a denture tooth in wax on the cast where the single tooth
is missing.
Make a vacuum formed template over the denture tooth and
adjacent teeth on the cast. Remove the template, denture tooth and
wax from the cast.
3. Select the proper diameter Hexed PreFormance Temporary
Cylinder by matching the color of the implant platform. Place it into
the implant analog, line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and
feeling the audible and tactile click (see page 4).
Or
Place the proper diameter Hexed PreFormance Temporary
Cylinder onto the implant analog and engage the hex.

Thread a Waxing Screw (IWSU30 OR WSU30) into the
analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or
PHD03N).
4. Reduce or adjust the cylinder as necessary. Block out any
undercuts apical to the contact points of the adjacent teeth.
Material:
PEEK; titanium alloy connection
Indications:
Screw-Retained Single-Unit Provisional Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 4mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 2mm
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Screw-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit

Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Cut a hole in the template to accommodate the waxing screw
(IWSU30 or WSU30). Add acrylic resin to the cylinder and template
and place the template on the cast to form the single-unit provisional
crown. Allow the acrylic resin to set per the manufacturers
instructions. Remove the waxing screw and template from the cast.
Remove the provisional crown from the template. Place a matching
laboratory analog onto the restorative platform. Fill in any voids
around the subgingival area. Contour and polish the crown. Place
the crown back onto the cast and thread the Hexed Titanium Screw
(IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the analog until ngertight. Adjust the
occlusion as necessary.
Restorative Dentist
6. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the single-unit provisional crown into the implant, line
up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click.
Or
Place the single-unit provisional crown on the implant,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the implant until ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver. Check
the interproximal contacts. Torque the screw to 20Ncm using a .048
Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal the
access opening with temporary lling material and composite resin.
Make any occlusal adjustments necessary.
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Screw-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit

Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Set denture teeth on the cast where the multiple-unit xed
provisional restoration will be fabricated.
3. Make a vacuum formed template over the denture teeth and
adjacent teeth. Remove the template, denture teeth and wax from
the cast.
4. Select and place the proper diameter Non-Hexed
PreFormance Temporary Cylinders onto the implant analogs.
Thread Waxing Screws (IWSU30 OR WSU30) into the analogs until
ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Indications:
Screw-Retained Multiple-Unit Provisional Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 4mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 2mm
Maximum Divergence of 40 Between Implants
Material:
PEEK; titanium alloy connection
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Screw-Retained
PreFormance

Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit

Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Reduce or adjust the cylinders as necessary. The cylinders may
be connected with ortho wire or a framework may be waxed and
cast to support a pontic. Block out any undercuts apical to the contact
points of the adjacent teeth.
6. Cut holes in the template for the waxing screws to come
through. Add acrylic resin to the cylinders and inside the template to
form the provisional prosthesis. Place the template on the cast. Allow
the acrylic resin to set per the manufacturers instructions. Remove
the waxing screws and the template from the cast. Remove the
provisional prosthesis from the template. Place matching laboratory
analogs onto the restorative platforms. Fill in any voids around the
subgingival areas. Contour and polish the prosthesis. Place the
prosthesis back on the cast and thread the Hexed Titanium Screws
(IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the analogs until ngertight. Adjust the
occlusion as necessary.

Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing abutments from the implants using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Place the multiple-unit provisional restoration onto the implants.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Screws (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the
implants until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).

Check the interproximal and occlusal contacts. Torque the screws to
20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
opening. Seal the access openings with temporary lling material and
composite resin. Make any necessary occlusal adjustments.
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Screw-Retained
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.

Laboratory
2. Set a denture tooth in wax on the cast where the single tooth
is missing.
3. Make a vacuum formed template over the denture tooth and
adjacent teeth on the cast. Remove the template, denture tooth and
wax from the cast.
4. Select the proper diameter Hexed Titanium Temporary
Cylinder by matching the color of the implant platform. Place it into
the implant analog, line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and
feeling the audible and tactile click (see page 4).
Or
Place the proper diameter Hexed Titanium Temporary
Cylinder onto the analog and engage the hex.
Thread a Waxing Screw (IWSU30 OR WSU30) into the
analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).
Material:
Titanium Alloy
Indications:
Screw-Retained Single-Unit Provisional Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 4mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 2mm
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Screw-Retained
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Reduce or adjust the cylinder as necessary. Block out any
undercuts apical to the contact points of the adjacent teeth.

6. Cut a hole in the template to accommodate the waxing screw.
Add acrylic resin to the cylinder and template and place the template
on the cast to form the single-unit provisional crown. Allow the
acrylic resin to set per the manufacturers instructions. Remove the
waxing screw and template from the cast. Remove the provisional
crown from the template. Place a matching laboratory analog onto
the restorative platform. Fill any voids around the subgingival area.
Contour and polish the crown. Place the crown back onto the cast
and thread a Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the
analog until ngertight. Adjust the occlusion as necessary.
Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the single-unit provisional crown into the implant, line
up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click.
Or
Place the single-unit provisional crown on the implant,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Screw (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into
the implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N). Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t.
Check the interproximal and occlusal contacts. Torque the screw to
20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
opening. Seal the access opening with temporary lling material and
composite resin. Make any necessary occlusal adjustments.
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Screw-Retained
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.

Laboratory
2. Set denture teeth on the cast where the multiple-unit xed
provisional restoration will be fabricated.
3. Make a vacuum formed template over the denture teeth and
adjacent teeth. Remove the template, denture teeth and wax from
the cast.
4. Select and place the proper diameter Non-Hexed Titanium
Temporary Cylinders onto the implant analogs. Thread the Waxing
Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until ngertight using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Material:
Titanium Alloy
Indications:
Screw-Retained Multiple-Unit Provisional Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 4mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 2mm
Maximum Divergence of 40 Between Implants
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Screw-Retained
Titanium Provisional Cylinder - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Reduce or adjust the cylinders as necessary The cylinders may
be connected with ortho wire or a framework may be waxed and
cast to support a pontic. Block out any undercuts apical to the contact
points of the adjacent teeth.
6. Cut holes in the template for the waxing screws to come
through. Add acrylic resin to the cylinders and inside the template to
form the provisional prosthesis. Place the template on the cast. Allow
the acrylic resin to set per the manufacturers instructions. Remove
the waxing screws and the template from the cast. Remove the
provisional prosthesis from the template. Place matching laboratory
analogs onto the restorative platforms. Fill in any voids around the
subgingival areas. Contour and polish the prosthesis. Place the
prosthesis back on the cast and thread Hexed Titanium Screws
(IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the analogs until ngertight. Adjust the
occlusion as necessary.
Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing abutments from the implants using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Place the multiple-unit provisional restoration onto the implants.
Thread the Hexed Titanium Screws (IUNIHT or UNIHT) into the
implants until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).
Radiograph the interfaces to verify a passive t. Check the
interproximal and occlusal contacts. Torque the screws to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and
a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
openings. Seal the access openings with temporary lling material and
composite resin. Make any necessary occlusal adjustments.
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Cement-Retained
GingiHue

Post
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Select the proper GingiHue Post by matching the EP

Diameter of the healing abutment and matching the color of the
implant platform.
Place the GingiHue Post into the implant analog, line up the hex
and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper GingiHue Post onto the implant analog,
engaging the hex.
Thread a Try-in Screw (IUNITS or UNITS) into the analog until
ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Mark the GingiHue Post with a pencil in areas requiring preparation.
3. Prepare the GingiHue Post in areas marked using a high-speed
handpiece and an aggressive carbide bur. Prepare margins 1mm
subgingival following the gingival contours. The post can be prepared
on the cast or may be removed and placed on a laboratory abutment
holder for preparation.
4. Wax the single-unit crown coping on the prepared abutment.
Invest, burnout and cast the coping in a low, medium or high noble
alloy. Opaque, build porcelain stain and glaze the crown.
Material:
Titanium Alloy (Certain

Straight Posts
and all 15 Pre-Angled Posts)
Commercially Pure Titanium (External
Hex Straight Posts)
Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Restorations
Areas of Thin Labial Tissue Where Gingival Discoloration is Possible
Maximum Angulation Correction of 15
Minimum Interarch Space of 6mm
Straight Pre-Angled
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Cement-Retained
GingiHue

Post
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
5. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the prepared GingiHue Post into the implant, line up
the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click. Thread a Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw (IUNIHG)

into the implant until ngertight using the .048 Large Hexed Driver.
Or
Place the prepared GingiHue Post onto the implant, engaging
the hex. Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into the implant
until ngertight.
Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t.
6. Try the single-unit crown on the GingiHue Post and check the
occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts.
Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Screw to 20Ncm using
a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque
device.

Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screw to 32-35Ncm using a
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with temporary lling material. Cement the crown
on the post using temporary or permanent cement.
Straight Pre-Angled
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Cement-Retained
GingiHue

Post
Direct Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper GingiHue Post by matching the EP

Diameter of the healing abutment and matching the color of the
implant platform. Remove the healing abutment using a .048 Large
Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental
swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the GingiHue Post into the implant, line up the hex and
press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the GingiHue Post onto the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Try-in Screw (IUNITS or UNITS) into the implant
until ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the
interface to verify an accurate t. Mark the GingiHue Post with a
pencil in areas requiring preparation.

2. Prepare the GingiHue Post in areas marked using a high-speed
handpiece, aggressive carbide bur and irrigation. Prepare margins
according to xed prosthodontic principles. The post can be prepared
intraorally or removed and placed on a laboratory abutment holder
for preparation.
3. Once abutment preparation is complete, replace the try-in
screw with:
the Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw (IUNIHG) torqued to

20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device.
Or
the Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) torqued to 32-35Ncm
using the Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque
device.
Straight Pre-Angled
Straight Pre-Angled
44
Cement-Retained
GingiHue

Post
Direct Technique (Contd)
4. Place protective material into the screw access opening.
Seal the access opening with temporary lling material. Place a
retraction cord subgingivally to retract the gingiva from the margin
prepared on the GingiHue Post. Syringe regular or injection viscosity
impression material around the abutment. Load the impression tray
with medium or heavy viscosity impression material and seat it in the
mouth. Allow the impression material to set per the manufacturers
instructions.
NOTE: Placing a retraction cord around implant abutments is
typically more difcult than placing a retraction cord around
natural teeth.
5. Remove the impression. Verify the marginal integrity of the
impression.
6. Fabricate a provisional crown on the GingiHue Post using
conventional xed prosthodontic techniques and materials. Block out
the screw access opening with wax prior to cementing the crown.
Laboratory
7. Pour the cast in die stone, pin, section and articulate with the
opposing cast.
45
Cement-Retained
GingiHue

Post
Direct Technique (Contd)
8. Wax the single-unit crown coping on the die. Invest, burnout
and cast the coping in a low, medium or high noble alloy. Opaque,
build porcelain, stain and glaze the crown.
Restorative Dentist
9. Remove the provisional crown from the GingiHue Post and
remove all cement. Try the single-unit crown on the abutment and
check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts. Cement
the crown on the post using temporary or permanent cement.
Remove excess cement.
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Cement-Retained
ZiReal

Post (All-Ceramic)
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Select the proper ZiReal Post by matching the EP

Diameter of
the healing abutment and matching the color of the implant platform.
Place the ZiReal Post into the implant analog, line up the hex
and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Thread a Certain

ZiReal Try-In Screw (IZIRTS) into the

analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).
Or
Place the proper ZiReal Post onto the implant analog, engaging
the hex. Thread a Square Try-in Screw (UNITS) into the analog until
ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver.
3. Mark the ZiReal Post with a pencil in areas requiring
preparation.
4. Prepare the ZiReal Post in areas marked using a high-speed
handpiece and a coarse diamond bur or green heatless stone.
Prepare the margins consistent with xed prosthodontic principles.
The post can be prepared on the cast or may be removed and
placed on a laboratory abutment holder for preparation. Maintain
three walls of the abutment and at least .5mm of wall thickness during
preparation. In anterior cases where the implants are labially inclined,
placing the at surface interproximally is recommended. If the at,
anti-rotation surface is placed on the facial aspects after the abutment
is prepared, many times the at surface has been removed; the anti-
rotation design has therefore been minimized.
Material:
Zirconium Oxide With A Fused Titanium Alloy
Interface
Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit All-Ceramic Restorations
Restorations in the Aesthetic Zone
Aesthetic Restorations with Minimal, Thin Peri-implant Soft-Tissue
Maximum Angulation of 10
Minimum Interarch Space of 6mm
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Cement-Retained
ZiReal

Post (All-Ceramic)
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Fabricate the all-ceramic crown on the prepared post using
conventional xed prosthodontic techniques and materials.
6. Restorative Dentist
Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the prepared ZiReal Post into the implant, line up
the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click. Thread a Certain

ZiReal Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw
(IZSHG) into the implant until ngertight using the .048 Large
Hex Driver.
Or
Place the prepared ZiReal Post onto the implant, engaging the
hex. Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into the implant until
ngertight using the Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t.
NOTE: The abutment should be placed in the same position as
it was prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface guides
clinicians with accurate placement.
7. Try the single-unit all-ceramic crown on the ZiReal Post and
check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts.
Torque the Certain ZiReal Gold-Tite Hexed Screw to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip and a torque device.
Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screw to 32-35Ncm using the
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
Be sure the driver tip is parallel with the access opening to
avoid fracture during torque application.
Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with composite resin. Cement the crown on the
post using temporary or permanent cement. Remove excess cement.
The ZiReal Post may be etched and the crown bonded, if preferred.
48
Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper ZiReal Post by matching the EP

Diameter
of the healing abutment and matching the color of the implant
platform. Remove the healing abutment using a .048 Large
Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental
swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the ZiReal Post into the implant, line up the hex and
press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Thread a Certain

ZiReal Try-In Screw (IZIRTS) into the

implant until ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver.
Or
Place the ZiReal Post onto the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Square Try-in Screw (UNITS) into the implant until
ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver.
Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t. Mark the
ZiReal Post with a pencil in areas requiring preparation.
NOTE: The abutment should be placed in the same position as
it was prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface guides
clinicians with accurate placement.
2. Prepare the ZiReal Post in areas marked using a high-speed
handpiece, a coarse diamond bur from the ZiReal Post Preparation
Kit and irrigation. Prepare margins consistent with xed prosthodontic
principles. The post can be prepared intraorally or removed and placed
on a laboratory abutment holder for preparation. Maintain three walls
of the abutment and at least .5mm of wall thickness during preparation.
3. Once abutment preparation is complete, replace the try-in
screw with:
the Certain ZiReal Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw (IZSHG)

torqued to 20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or
RASH8N) and a torque device.

Or
the Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) torqued to 32-35Ncm
using the Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque
device. Be sure the driver tip is parallel with the access
opening to avoid fracture during torque application.
4. Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with temporary lling material. Place a retraction
cord subgingivally to retract the gingiva from the margin prepared on
the GingiHue Post. Syringe regular or injection viscosity impression
material around the abutment. Load the impression tray with medium
or heavy viscosity impression material and seat it in the mouth. Allow
the impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE: Placing a retraction cord around implant abutments is
typically more difcult than placing a retraction cord around
natural teeth.
Cement-Retained
ZiReal

Post (All-Ceramic)
Direct Technique
49
Cement-Retained
ZiReal

Post (All-Ceramic)
Direct Technique (Contd)
5. Remove the impression. Verify the marginal integrity of
the impression.
6. Fabricate a provisional crown on the ZiReal Post using
conventional xed prosthodontic techniques and materials. Cement
the provisional crown using temporary cement.

Laboratory
7. Pour the cast in die stone, pin, section and articulate with the
opposing cast. Fabricate the all-ceramic crown using the all-ceramic
system of choice. Finish and polish the crown.

Restorative Dentist
8. Remove the provisional crown from the ZiReal Post and
remove all cement. Try the single-unit all-ceramic crown on the
ZiReal Post and check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal
contacts. Cement the crown on the post using temporary or
permanent cement. Remove excess cement. The ZiReal Post may
be etched and the crown bonded, if preferred.
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Cement-Retained
UCLA Custom Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique
Material:
Machined Gold Alloy Cylinder
With Plastic Unitube
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Deactivate the ngers on the Certain

Hexed Gold UCLA

Abutment using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold UCLA Abutments into
each implant analog.
Or
Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold UCLA Abutment onto
the implant analog, engaging the hex.
Thread a Try-in Screw (IUNITS or UNITS) or a Waxing Screw
(WSK10 or WSK15) into the analog until ngertight using a .048 Large
Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the plastic
sleeve as necessary. Add wax to the waxing sleeve to form the custom
abutment with ideal emergence, angulation and crown margins.
3. Carefully remove the waxed custom abutment from the
implant analog. Invest, burnout and cast the custom abutment to the
UCLA Gold Cylinder using a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Chemically divest and nish
the custom abutment. Polish the gold abutment collar and entire
subgingival portion of the abutment with a polishing protector in place.
4. Place the nished custom abutment back onto the implant
analog in the cast and thread a try-in screw into the analog until
ngertight. Cover the access opening with wax. Wax the single-
unit porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown coping on the custom
abutment. Invest, burnout and cast the coping in a low, medium or
high noble alloy. Opaque, build porcelain, stain and glaze the single-
unit crown. Similar procedures can be used for all-metal
implant restorations.
Indications:
Customized Abutments
Single and Multiple-Unit Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal or All-Ceramic/Metal Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 6mm
Aesthetic Restorations When Tissue Height and Thickness are Limited
Maximum Angulation Correction of 30
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Cement-Retained
UCLA Custom Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
5. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers of the custom-made UCLA Abutment
using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4). Place the custom

abutment into the implant, line up the hex and press rmly until
hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click. Thread a Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw (IUNIHG) into the implant until ngertight

using a .048 Large Hex Driver.
Or
Place the custom abutment on the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into the implant until
ngertight using a Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t.
NOTE: The abutment should be placed in the same position as
it was prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface guides
clinicians with accurate placement.
6. Try the single-unit crown on the custom abutment and check the
occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts. Remove the crown.
Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Screw to 20Ncm using
a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque
device.
Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screw to 32-35Ncm using the
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with temporary lling material. Cement the crown
on the custom abutment using a temporary or permanent cement.
Remove excess cement.
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Cement-Retained
UCLA Custom Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Deactivate the ngers on the Certain

Hexed Gold UCLA

Abutment using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4). Place

the proper diameter Hexed Gold UCLA Abutments into each
implant analog.
Or
Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold or Castable UCLA
Abutments on the implant analogs, engaging the hex.
Thread Try-in Screws (IUNITS or UNITS) or Waxing Screws
(WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until ngertight using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the
plastic sleeves as necessary. Add wax to the waxing sleeves to form
the custom abutments with ideal emergence, angulation, parallelism
and crown margins.
3. Carefully remove the wax custom abutments from the
analogs. Invest, burnout and cast the custom abutments to the
UCLA Gold Cylinders using a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Chemically divest and nish
the custom abutments. Polish the gold abutment collars and entire
subgingival portions with polishing protectors in place.
4. Place the nished custom abutments back onto the implant
analogs in the cast and thread try-in screws into the analogs until
ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver. Cover the access
openings with wax. Wax the multiple-unit framework on the custom
abutments. Invest, burnout and cast the multiple-unit framework in a
low, medium or high noble alloy. Return to the restorative dentist for
the metal framework try-in.
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Cement-Retained
UCLA Custom Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist (framework try in)
5. Remove the healing abutments from the implants using the
.048 Large Hex Driver. To help prevent accidental swallowing,
thread oss through the spinner on the driver.

Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the custom abutments into each implant, line up the
hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and
tactile click.
Or

Place the custom abutments onto the implants, engaging
the hex.
Thread the try-in screw into each abutment until ngertight
using the .048 Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the interface of the
implants to verify an accurate t. Place the multiple-unit framework on
the custom abutments and verify a passive t. A passive t is indicated
with the framework accurately tting the margins of the abutments.
Radiographs are sometimes necessary with sub-gingival margins.
Cut and index the framework intraorally if a t discrepancy is found.
Immediately replace the healing abutments on the implants.
NOTE: The abutments should be placed in the same position as
they were prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface
guides clinicians with accurate placement.
Return the framework to the laboratory for soldering or
welding. Another framework try in may be necessary to
verify accuracy.
Laboratory
6. Place the custom abutments back onto the implant
analogs in the cast and attach them using try-in screws.
Opaque and build porcelain on the multiple-unit framework.
Stain and glaze the porcelain.
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Cement-Retained
UCLA Custom Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing abutments from the implants.

Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the custom abutments into each implant, line up the
hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile
click. Thread a Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Large Diameter Screw

(ILRGHG) into each implant until ngertight using the .048 Large
Hex Driver.
Or
Place the custom abutments onto the implants, engaging the
hex. Thread the Square Gold-Tite Screws (UNISG) into the implants
until ngertight using a Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interfaces of the implants to verify an accurate t.
NOTE: The abutments should be placed in the same position as
they were prepared on the cast. A dimple on the facial surface
guides clinicians with accurate placement.
8. Try the multiple-unit prosthesis onto the custom abutments.
Check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts.
Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Large Hexed Screws (ILRGHG)
to 20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device.
Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screws to 32-35Ncm using the
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
9. Place protective material into the screw access openings.
Seal the access openings with temporary lling material and
composite resin. Cement the prosthesis on the abutments using
a temporary or permanent cement. Remove excess cement.
Adjust the occlusion as necessary.
NOTE: The prosthesis should be polished outside of the mouth
prior to cementation.
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Screw-Retained
UCLA Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Deactivate the ngers on the Certain

Hexed Gold UCLA

Abutment using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold UCLA Abutments into each
implant analog.
Or
Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold or Castable UCLA
Abutments on the implant analogs, engaging the hex.
Thread Try-in Screws (IUNITS or UNITS) or Waxing Screws
(WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until ngertight using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the
plastic sleeves as necessary. Add wax to the waxing sleeves to form
the custom abutments with ideal emergence, angulation, parallelism
and crown margins.
3. Remove the try-in or waxing screw and carefully remove the
wax coping from the analog. Invest, burnout and cast the single-unit
coping to the UCLA Gold Cylinder using a low, medium or high
noble alloy (see page 7 for casting alloy specications). Chemically
divest and nish the coping.
Material:
Machined Gold Alloy Cylinder
With Plastic Unitube
Indications:
Screw-Retained Single and Multiple-Unit Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space 4mm
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Screw-Retained
UCLA Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
4. Place the cast coping back onto the implant analog in the cast
and thread a try-in or waxing screw into the analog until ngertight.
Opaque and build porcelain on the single-unit coping. Stain and
glaze the porcelain. Polish the abutment gold collar with a polishing
protector in place.
Restorative Dentist
5. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a .048
Large Hex Driver. To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss
through the spinner on the driver.
Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the single crown into the implant, line up the hex
and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible and tactile click.
Thread the Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Screw (IUNIHG) into the

implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).
Or
Place the single-unit crown onto the implant, engaging the hex.
Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into the implant until
ngertight using a Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interface of the implant to verify an accurate
t. Adjust the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts as
needed.
6. Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Screws to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a
torque device.
Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screw to 32-35Ncm using a
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
7. Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with temporary lling material and composite
resin. Make any occlusal adjustments as necessary.
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Screw-Retained
UCLA Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Deactivate the ngers on the Certain

Hexed Gold UCLA

Abutment using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Place the proper diameter Hexed Gold UCLA Abutments into
each implant analog.
Place the proper diameter Non-Hexed Gold or Castable
UCLA Abutments onto the implant analogs and thread Try-in Screws
(IUNITS or UNITS) or Waxing Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the
analogs until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or
PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the plastic sleeves as necessary. Wax the
multiple-unit framework to the waxing sleeves.
3. Remove the try-in or waxing screws and carefully remove
the wax framework from the analogs. Invest, burnout and cast the
multiple-unit porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) framework to the
UCLA Gold Cylinders using a low, medium or high noble alloy
(see page 7 for casting alloy specications). Chemically divest and
nish the framework. Return to the restorative dentist for the metal
framework try in.
Restorative Dentist - One Screw Test
4. Remove the healing abutments from the implants using a
.048 Large Hex Driver. To help prevent accidental swallowing,
thread oss through the spinner on the driver. Place the multi-unit
framework onto the implants. Place a try-in screw into the anterior-
most abutment using a .048 Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the
interfaces of the implants/abutments. The framework ts passively if
no space is visible between the abutments and implants. Remove the
anterior screw and repeat this procedure on the posterior abutment.
Take a new radiograph and evaluate it for implant/abutment t. If there
is a mist, section the framework into individual pieces (extraoral),
place all of the segments back into the implants with try-in screws and
index/splint the individual segments together with autopolymerizing
resin or plaster. Return the framework to the laboratory for soldering
or welding. Repeat the metal try-in to make sure that an accurate and
passive t has been obtained post soldering/welding. Immediately
replace the healing abutments onto the implants.
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Screw-Retained
UCLA Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Laboratory
5. Place the veried framework back onto the implant analogs
in the cast and thread try-in or waxing screws into the analogs
until ngertight. Opaque and build porcelain on the multiple-unit
framework. Stain and glaze the porcelain. Polish the abutment gold
collars with polishing protectors in place.
Restorative Dentist
6. Remove the healing abutments from the implants Place the
multiple-unit prosthesis onto the implants.
Activate the ngers on the Certain

Hexed Gold UCLA

Abutments using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see page 4).

Thread Certain Gold-Tite

Large Hexed Screws (ILRGHG) into each

implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N).
Or
Thread Square Gold-Tite Screws (UNISG) into each implant
until ngertight using a Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interface of the prosthesis on the implants
to verify an accurate and passive t. Adjust the occlusion and
interproximal contacts as needed. Polish and insert the
denitive prosthesis.
7. Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Large Screws to 20Ncm
using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a
torque device.
Or
Torque the Square Gold-Tite Screw to 32-35Ncm using the
Square Driver Tip (RASQ3N or RASQ8N) and a torque device.
8. Place protective material into the screw access openings.
Seal the access openings with composite resin. Make any occlusal
adjustments necessary.
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Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Low Prole Abutment collar height and
angle (0, 17 or 30) for the implant by measuring the height of the
healing abutment above the tissue, not including the domed portion.
Subtract the measurement from the total height of the healing
abutment and subtract 2mm. Match the color of the implant platform.
See page 16 for the Prosthetic Abutment Selection Guide.
2. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
3. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the proper height Low Prole Abutment into the
implant, line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the
audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper height Low Prole Abutment onto the
implant, engaging the hex.
Thread the Low Prole Abutment Screw into the implant by
turning the spindle on the ASYST

Tool until ngertight. Remove the
ASYST Tool.
If correcting an angle using the 17 or 30 degree Angled Low Prole
Abutment, place the abutment in or on the implant hex to correct
angulation while holding onto the delivery tool. Place the abutment
screw onto the implant driver and thread into the implant.
4. Radiograph the interface to verify complete seating of the
abutment on the implant. Place the lm perpendicular to the interface
of the abutment on the implant.
Material:
Titanium Alloy
Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit Screw-Retained Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 7.5mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 1mm
Angle correction up to 30
External Hex 3.4mm(D) Low Prole Abutments (should only be used in the anterior)
SEATED NOT SEATED
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Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Straight Abutments: Torque the Low Prole Abutment
Screw into the implant at 20Ncm using the Abutment Driver Tip
(RASA3) and a torque device.
Or
Angled Abutments: Torque the Low Prole Angled
Abutment Screw into the implant at 20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex
Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
If the surgeon places the abutment, a Low Prole Abutment Healing
Cap is threaded onto the abutment using the .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N).

Restorative Dentist
6. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Impression Technique and pages 12-14 for the
Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
7. Place a Hexed Low Prole Gold or Castable Cylinder onto
the Low Prole analog. Thread with a Low Prole Waxing Screw
(LPCWS) or the Low Prole Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw (LPCGSH)

into the analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the plastic sleeve as
necessary. Wax the single-unit porcelain-fused-to-metal coping to the
waxing sleeve.
8. Remove the Low Prole Waxing or Retaining Screw and
carefully remove the wax coping from the Low Prole Analog.
Invest, burnout and cast the coping to the Low Prole Gold Cylinder
using a low, medium or high noble alloy (see page 7 for casting alloy
specications). Divest and nish the restoration.
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9. Place the nished coping back onto the Low Prole Analog
in the cast and thread a Low Prole Waxing or Low Prole Gold-
Tite

Retaining Screw (LPCGSH) into the Low Prole Analog until

ngertight. Opaque and build porcelain on the single-unit coping.
Stain and glaze the porcelain. Polish the gold collar with a polishing
protector in place.

Restorative Dentist
10. Remove the healing cap from the abutment using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Place the single-unit
crown on the abutment, engaging the hex. Thread a Low Prole
Gold-Tite Retaining Screw (LPCGSH) into the abutment until
ngertight using the .048 Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the interface
to verify an accurate t. Check the interproximal and occlusal
contacts. Torque the screw to 10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex
Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
11. Place protective material into the screw access opening.
Seal the access opening with temporary lling material and
composite resin.
Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
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Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Low Prole Abutment collar height and
angle (0, 17 or 30) for the implant by measuring the height of the
healing abutment above the tissue, not including the domed portion.
Subtract the measurement from the total height of the healing
abutment and subtract 2mm. Match the color of the implant platform.
See page 16 for the Prosthetic Abutment Selection Guide.
2. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
3. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the proper height Low Prole Abutment into the
implant, line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the
audible and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper height Low Prole Abutment onto the implant,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Low Prole Abutment Screw into the implant by
turning the spindle on the ASYST

Tool until ngertight. Remove the
ASYST Tool.
If correcting an angle using the 17 or 30 degree Angled Low Prole
Abutment, place the abutment in or on the implant hex to correct
angulation while holding onto the delivery tool. Place the abutment
screw onto the implant driver and thread into the implant.
4. Radiograph the interface to verify complete seating of the
abutment on the implant. Place the lm perpendicular to the interface
of the abutment on the implant.
SEATED NOT SEATED
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Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Straight Abutments: Torque the Low Prole Straight
Abutment Screw into the implant at 20Ncm using an Abutment
Driver Tip (RASA3) and a torque device.
Or
Angled Abutments: Torque the Low Prole Angled
Abutment Screw into the implant at 20Ncm using a .048 Large Hex
Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.
If the surgeon places the abutment, a Low Prole Abutment Healing
Cap is threaded onto the abutment using the .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N).
Restorative Dentist
6. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Impression Technique and pages 12-14 for the
Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
7. Place a Non-Hexed Low Prole Gold Cylinder or Castable
Cylinder onto the Low Prole analogs. Thread with Low Prole
Waxing Screws (LPCWS) or Low Prole Gold-Tite

Retaining Screws
(LPCGSH) into the analog until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the plastic sleeves
as necessary. Wax the multiple-unit porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)
framework to the waxing sleeves.
8. Remove the Low Prole Waxing or Retaining Screw and
carefully remove the wax coping from the Low Prole Analog.
Invest, burnout and cast the coping to the Low Prole Gold Cylinder
using a low, medium or high noble alloy (see page 7 for casting alloy
specications). Divest and nish the coping. Return to the restorative
dentist for the metal framework try in.
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Screw-Retained
Low Prole Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
9. Remove the healing caps from the abutments using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Place the multiple-unit
framework onto the abutments. Thread a Low Prole Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw (LPCGSH) into the posterior most abutment using
a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Radiograph
the interface on the abutments. Repeat after removing the screw
and placing it into the anterior most abutment. Cut and index the
framework intraorally if a t discrepancy is found. If the framework
does not t the implant(s); cut and index the framework. Return the
framework to the laboratory for soldering or welding. Repeat the
metal try in to make sure an accurate and passive t is obtained. Take
another radiograph to access the t between the framework and
implants. Immediately replace the healing caps on the abutments.
Laboratory
10. Place the veried framework back onto the Low Prole
Analogs in the cast and thread Low Prole Waxing Screws (LPCWS)
or Low Prole Gold-Tite Retaining Screws (LPCGSH) into the analogs
until ngertight. Opaque and build porcelain on the multiple-unit
framework. Stain and glaze the porcelain. Polish the gold collars with
polishing protectors in place.
Restorative Dentist
11. Remove the healing caps from the abutments. Place the
multiple-unit prosthesis onto the abutments. Thread Low Prole
Gold-Tite Retaining Screws into the abutments until ngertight using
a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Radiograph
the interface on the abutments to verify a passive t. Verify the
interproximal contacts and the occlusion. Torque the screws to
10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
openings. Seal the access openings with temporary lling material and
composite resin. Make any occlusal adjustments necessary.
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique
Material:
Titanium Alloy
Commercially Pure Titanium
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Conical Abutment collar height and angle
(0, 17 or 25) for the implant by measuring the height of the
healing abutment above the tissue, not including the domed portion.
Subtract the measurement from the total height of the healing
abutment and subtract 2mm. Match the color of the implant platform.
See page 16 for the Prosthetic Abutment Selection Guide.
2. Remove the healing abutment from the implant using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
3. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the proper height Conical Abutment into the implant,
line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling an audible
and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper height Conical Abutment onto the implant,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Conical Abutment Screw into the implant by
turning the spindle on the ASYST

Tool until ngertight. Remove the
ASYST Tool or Waxing Screw (WSK10 or WSK15).
If correcting an angle using the 17 or 25 degree Angled Conical
Abutment, place the abutment in or on the implant hex to correct
angulation while holding onto the delivery tool. Place the abutment
screw onto the implant driver and thread into the implant.
4. Radiograph the interface to verify complete seating of the
abutment on the implant. Place the lm perpendicular to the interface
of the abutment on the implant.
SEATED
NOT
SEATED
Indications:
Single and Multiple-Unit Screw-Retained Restorations
Minimum Interarch Space of 7mm
Minimum Tissue Height of 2mm
Angle correction up to 25
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Torque the Conical Abutment Screw into the implant at
20Ncm using the Abutment Driver Tip and a torque device. If the
surgeon places the abutment, a Conical Abutment Healing Cap
is threaded onto the abutment using the .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N).

Restorative Dentist
6. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Impression Technique and pages 12-14 for the
Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
7. Place a Hexed Conical Gold or Castable Cylinder onto the
conical analog. Thread with a Waxing Screw (WSK10 or WSK15)
or Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw (GSHxx) into the analog until

ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Reduce or adjust the plastic sleeve as necessary. Wax the single-unit
restoration to the waxing sleeve.
8. Remove the waxing screw and carefully remove the wax
coping from the analog. Invest, burnout and cast the single-unit
restoration to the Conical Gold Cylinder using a low, medium or high
noble alloy (see page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest and
nish the restoration.
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Single-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
9. Place the nished coping back onto the Conical analog in
the cast and thread a waxing or Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw
(GSHxx) into the analog until ngertight. Opaque and build porcelain
on the single-unit coping. Stain and glaze the porcelain. Polish the
gold collar with a polishing protector in place.

Restorative Dentist
10. Remove the healing cap from the abutment using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Place the single-unit
crown on the abutment, engaging the hex. Thread a Gold-Tite
Retaining Screw into the abutment until ngertight using the .048
Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the interface to verify an accurate t.
Check the occlusion, marginal t and interproximal contacts. Torque
the screw to 10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N
or RASH8N) and a torque device.
11. Place protective material into the screw access opening. Seal
the access opening with temporary lling material and composite
resin. Make any occlusal adjustments necessary.
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Conical Abutment collar height and angle (0,
17 or 25) for each implant by measuring the height of the healing
abutment above the tissue, not including the domed portion. Subtract
the measurement from the total height of the healing abutment and
then subtract 2mm. Match the color of implant platforms.
2. Remove the healing abutments from the implants, one at
a time, using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the
spinner on the driver.
3. Activate the ngers using the QuickSeat

Activator Tool (see

page 4). Place the proper height Conical Abutment into the implants,
line up the hex and press rmly until hearing and feeling the audible
and tactile click.
Or
Place the proper height Conical Abutment onto the implants,
engaging the hex.
Thread the Conical Abutment Screw into the implant by
turning the spindle on the ASYST Tool until ngertight. Remove the
ASYST Tool.
If correcting an angle using the 17 or 25 degree Angled Conical
Abutment, place the abutment in or on the implant hex to correct
angulation while holding onto the delivery tool. Place the abutment
screw onto the implant driver and thread it into the implant.
4. Radiograph the interfaces to verify complete seating of the
abutments on the implants. Place the lm perpendicular to the
interface of the abutments on the implants.
SEATED NOT SEATED
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Torque the Conical Abutment Screws into the implants at
20Ncm using the Abutment Driver Tip and a torque device. If the
surgeon places the abutments, Conical Abutment Healing Caps
are threaded onto the abutments using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N).

Restorative Dentist
6. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist
Lock

Transfer Technique.

Laboratory
7. Place the Non-Hexed Conical Gold or Castable Cylinders
onto the Conical Analogs and thread Waxing Screws (WSK10 or
WSK15) or Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw (GSHxx) into the
analogs until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N
or PHD03N). Reduce or adjust the plastic sleeves as necessary.
Wax the multiple-unit framework to the waxing sleeves.
8. Remove the retaining or waxing screws and carefully remove
the wax framework from the analogs. Invest, burnout and cast
the multiple-unit framework to the Conical Gold Cylinders using
a low, medium or high noble alloy (see page 7 for casting alloy
specications). Divest and nish the framework. Return to the
restorative dentist for the metal framework try in.
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Screw-Retained
Conical Abutment - Multiple-Unit
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
9. Remove the healing caps from the abutments. Place the
multiple-unit framework onto the abutments. Thread a Hexed Gold-
Tite

Retaining Screw (GSHxx) into the posterior most abutment

using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Radiograph
the interface on the abutments. Repeat after removing the screw
and placing it into the anterior most abutment. If the framework
does not t the implant(s); cut and index the framework. Return the
framework to the laboratory for soldering or welding. Repeat the
metal try in to make sure an accurate and passive t is obtained. Take
additional radiographs as needed to verify an accurate t between
the implants and abutments. Immediately replace the healing caps on
the abutments.
Laboratory
10. Place the veried framework back onto the Conical Analogs
in the cast and thread retaining or waxing screws into the analogs
until ngertight. Opaque and build porcelain on the multiple-unit
framework. Stain and glaze the porcelain. Polish the gold collars with
polishing protectors in place.
Restorative Dentist
11. Remove the healing caps from the abutments. Place the
multiple-unit prosthesis onto the abutments. Thread Hexed
Gold-Tite

Retaining Screws into the abutments until ngertight using

the Large Hex Driver. Radiograph the interface on the abutments to
verify a passive t. Verify the interproximal contacts and the occlusion.
Torque the screws to 10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver
Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device. Place protective
material into the screw access openings. Seal the access openings
with temporary lling material and composite resin.
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Denture Conversion To Fixed Prosthesis
QuickBridge

Provisional Components
Indirect Technique
Clinician
1. Prior to placing the abutments, make an interocclusal
registration with the patient in centric occlusion. This is made with the
patients existing denture.
NOTE: One piece interocclusal registrations (one U shaped
interocclusal record) are easier to handle than two individual
(right and left segments) interocclusal registrations. Two
interocclusal registrations can be mixed up (right and left; up and
down). One piece interocclusal registrations are much easier to
orient correctly in the mouth.
2. After placing the proper Low Prole Abutments, thread
a QuickBridge Titanium Cylinder onto each of the abutments
and hand tighten using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or
PHD03N). Torque the cylinders to 10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex
Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device. Try in the
denture and make sure that the vertical dimension of occlusion is
not increased (the denture seats freely onto the titanium cylinders).
Adjust the denture until all interferences from the cylinders have been
eliminated. Place fast setting impression material onto the intaglio
surface of the denture, insert it into the mouth and press lightly
over the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinder assemblies to mark their
locations. Allow the impression material to set per the manufacturers
instructions. The patient should be in centric occlusion during this
step; the midline should be consistent with the facial midline; the
occlusal plane should be horizontal.
3. Remove the denture from the mouth. The locations of the
cylinders will be identied in the impression material. Remove the
impression material from the denture. Drill holes completely through
the denture base and denture teeth with a large round bur. Enlarge
the holes with an acrylic bur so that the QuickBridge Components do
not interfere with the denture base. Make sure the vertical dimension
of occlusion has not been changed.
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4. Snap the QuickBridge Caps onto the QuickBridge Titanium
Cylinders. Try in the denture over the QuickBridge Caps to verify
that there are no interferences and it is completely seated.
Place self curing acrylic resin into the retention facets on each
QuickBridge Cap and ll the relieved areas of the denture with acrylic
resin. Seat the denture over the QuickBridge Caps and have the
patient close into occlusion using the interocclusal registration. Verify
that the denture is completely seated and that the vertical dimension
of occlusion has not been changed. Allow the acrylic resin to set
per the manufacturers instructions. The maxillary midline should be
consistent with the facial midline.
NOTE: If this is performed immediately following implant
placement for immediate occlusal loading, cut and place a rubber
dam around the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders prior to relining
the denture with acrylic resin.
5. Remove the denture from the mouth. The QuickBridge
Caps will remain inside the denture. Remove the palate and anges
from the denture using an acrylic bur. Fill in any voids around the
QuickBridge Caps with self curing acrylic resin. Be careful not to
let any resin ow into the QuickBridge Caps that will interfere
with seating over the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders. Finish and
polish the denture. Place a small amount of temporary cement
into the QuickBridge Caps and seat the provisional prosthesis
on the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders. Have the patient close
into occlusion. Remove excess cement from around the margin
areas of each cap. Allow the cement to set per the manufacturers
instructions. Adjust the occlusion as necessary.
Denture Conversion To Fixed Prosthesis
QuickBridge

Provisional Components
Indirect Technique (Contd)
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Clinician
1. Make an impression of the patients existing xed prosthesis
or denture and the opposing arch. Make an occlusal registration with
quick setting polyvinlysiloxane impression material.
Laboratory
2. Pour stone casts of the impressions. Articulate the stone casts
using the interocclusal registration.
3. Make a vacuum formed template over the stone cast.
A 2mm thick exible vacuum formed material is recommended.
Remove the template from the stone cast and trim away excess
material. Leave the palate and anges on the template. Make an
interocclusal registration between the template and the opposing cast
using the articulator.
Clinician
4. Fill the tooth portion of the vacuum formed template with
impression material and place it in the mouth over the Low Prole
Abutments. Have the patient close into the interocclusal registration
and allow the impression material to set. Remove the impression
material from the template. Place the impression material replica of
the teeth in the mouth and verify the occlusion and tooth position. Set
aside the replica of the teeth for the laboratory to use as a guide when
fabricating the denitive restoration.
5. The Low Prole Abutments should be torqued to 20Ncm.
Thread a QuickBridge Titanium Cylinder onto each of the Low
Prole Abutments and hand tighten using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). Torque the cylinders to 10Ncm using a
.048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque
device. Snap the QuickBridge Caps onto the QuickBridge
Titanium Cylinders.
Denture Conversion To Fixed Prosthesis
QuickBridge

Provisional Restoration
Indirect Technique
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Denture Conversion To Fixed Prosthesis
QuickBridge

Provisional Restoration
Indirect Technique (Contd)
6. Add self curing acrylic resin into the retention facets on the
QuickBridge Caps and into the tooth portion of the template. Place
the template into the mouth over the QuickBridge Caps and have the
patient close into the interocclusal registration. Allow the acrylic resin
to set per the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE: Irrigate with water during polymerization. Be aware of
the amount of heat generated by the acrylic resin during setting
and polymerization.
7. Remove the template from the mouth. The QuickBridge Caps
will remain in the acrylic resin. Be careful to not let any resin ow
into the QuickBridge Caps that will interfere with seating over the
QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders. Remove the provisional prosthesis
from the template. Remove the excess acrylic resin from around the
margin areas and ll in any voids. Finish the provisional restoration to
the desired contour and polish.
8. Place the provisional restoration into the mouth and snap
the QuickBridge Caps onto the Titanium Cylinders. Verify the t
and aesthetics. Adjust the occlusion as necessary. Remove the
provisional restoration. Place a small amount of temporary cement
into the QuickBridge Caps and seat the provisional prosthesis on
the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders. Have the patient close into
occlusion. Remove excess cement from around the margin areas of
each cap. Allow the cement to set per the manufacturers instructions.
Adjust the occlusion as necessary.
NOTE: If this is performed immediately following implant
placement for immediate occlusal loading, cut and place a rubber
dam around the QuickBridge Titanium Cylinders.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar
Material:
Titanium Alloy
Commercially Pure Titanium
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Standard Abutment collar height for each
implant by measuring the height of the healing abutment above the
tissue, not including the domed portion. Subtract the measurement
from the total height of the healing abutment and add 1mm. Match
the color of the implant platform.

2. Remove the healing abutments from the implants, one at a
time, using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
To help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the
spinner on the driver.

3. Place the proper height Standard Abutment into the implant
and thread into place until ngertight.
Or
Place the proper height Standard Abutment collar onto the
implant, engaging the hex and thread the Standard Abutment Screw
into the implant by turning the spindle on the ASYST

Tool until
ngertight. Remove the ASYST Tool.
4. Radiograph the interfaces to verify complete seating of the
abutments on the implants. Place the lm perpendicular to the
interface of the abutment on the implant.
SEATED NOT SEATED
Indications:
Multiple Implant, Bar Retained and Removable Overdentures
Minimum Space For Bar Construction is 9-11mm
Maximum Divergence of 30
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
5. Torque the Standard Abutment Screws into the implants at
20Ncm using the Abutment Driver Tip and a torque device. If the
surgeon places the abutments, Standard Abutment Healing Caps are
then threaded onto the abutments using a .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). The patients existing denture is then
relieved to be supported by the abutments. A tissue conditioning
material is sometimes necessary for retention and support of the
overdenture. The abutment caps are not designed to provide
retention for the overdenture.
Pick-Up Impression Technique
(See page 78 for Transfer Impression Technique)
Restorative Dentist-Pick-Up Technique
6a. Place the Standard Abutment Pick-Up Impression Copings
onto the abutments. Thread the coping screws into the abutments
until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or
PHD03N). Visually verify all copings are seated passively on the
abutments. Impression copings may be splinted prior to the
denitive impression.
7a. A custom or stock open impression tray is used for the
Pick-Up Impression Technique. Cut small holes in the tray for the
screws to protrude through. Try in the tray to verify that the screw
heads are visible through the openings.
NOTE: If the impression is to be used to fabricate the
overdenture, a custom impression tray should be made.
8a. Syringe regular or injection viscosity impression material
around the impression copings, load the impression tray with
medium or heavy body impression material and seat it in the
mouth. Allow the impression material to set per the
manufacturers instructions.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
9a. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Wipe
impression material off the top of the screws before it sets. Allow
the impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
10a. After the impression material has set, unscrew and remove
the Pick-Up Impression Coping Screws using the .048 Large Hex
Driver. Remove the impression from the mouth.


11a. Verify that the impression material has completely adapted
around each of the copings and that the copings are not mobile
within the impression. If any copings are loose, the impression
should be repeated.
12a. Replace the Standard Abutment Healing Caps onto the
abutments using the .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or
PHD03N). Reline the patients existing denture with a soft reline
material over the abutments and healing caps.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
13a. Laboratory
Place the Standard Abutment Lab Analogs into the
impression copings and hold them in position while tightening the
screws. Verify that the analogs are completely seated.

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to place soft-tissue
replication material around the impression coping/analogs
prior to pouring the stone cast. Check with your laboratory for
specic procedures.

14a. Pour the cast in die stone. After the stone has set, loosen
the screws using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N)
until these disengage from the analogs. Remove the impression
from the stone cast. Go to Step 15.
Transfer Impression Technique
Restorative Dentist
6b. Thread the Standard Abutment Transfer Copings into
the abutments until ngertight; then tighten using the Transfer
Impression Coping Driver (ICD00). Visually verify that all copings
are completely seated on the abutments.
7b. A custom or stock closed top impression tray is used for
the transfer impression technique. Allow for approximately 2mm of
space between the tray and the top of the copings. The copings are
9mm in height.
NOTE: If the impression is to be used to fabricate the
overdenture, a custom impression tray should be made.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
8b. Syringe regular or injection viscosity impression material
around the impression copings, load the impression tray with
medium or heavy body impression material and seat it in the
mouth. Allow the impression material to set per the
manufacturers instructions.
9b. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.


10b. After the impression material has set, remove the impression
from the mouth. The transfer impression copings will stay on the
abutments in the mouth. Verify that the material completely adapted
around each of the copings.
11b. Remove the transfer impression copings from the abutments.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
12b. Replace the Standard Abutment Healing Caps onto the
abutments using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Reline the patients existing denture with a soft reline material over
the abutments and healing caps.

Laboratory
13b. Screw the transfer copings onto the Standard Abutment
Analogs and verify that these are passively seated. Holding on to
the analog, press each transfer coping rmly into the impression.
The coping is fully seated when the retentive groove engages.

14b. Pour the cast in die stone. After the stone has set, remove
the impression from the cast. Unscrew the transfer copings from
the analogs. Go to Step 15.
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to place soft-tissue
replication material around the impression coping/analogs
prior to pouring the stone cast. Check with your laboratory for
specic procedures.
15. Place the Standard Abutment Gold or Non-Hexed Castable
Cylinders onto the Standard Abutment Analogs and thread Waxing
Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) or Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screws
(GSHxx) into the analogs until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Non-Hexed Pick-up Impression
Copings may also be used for this step. Fabricate a verication index
by luting the plastic sleeves together using a low expansion light cure
composite resin or autopolymerizing acrylic resin. It is often helpful
to fabricate a record base and occlusion rim at this step to facilitate
jaw relation records.
NOTE: If using autopolymerizing acrylic resin, allow at least 24
hours to polymerize prior to using.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
16. Remove the healing caps using the .048 Large Hex Driver
(PHD02N or PHD03N). Place the record base and occlusion rim
in the mouth, over the abutments. Make the interocclusal records.
Place the verication index onto the abutments. Place a Hexed
Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw (GSHxx) into one posterior-most

cylinder and ngertighten. Visually verify that all cylinders are seated
passively and completely on the abutments. Remove the screw and
place it into the opposite posterior-most cylinder and repeat. If a t
discrepancy is found, section the index and reassemble intraorally.
Remove and return the index to the laboratory for retting into the
master cast. Replace the healing caps.
Laboratory
17. Verify that the analog positions on the cast are accurate using
the verication index. Articulate casts using the interocclusal record.
Set denture teeth on the record base and wax for try in. If the
verication index was not clinically accurate, section and re-attach
the segments until accurately seated on all the abutments. Take this
index back to the cast and identify the inaccurate analog(s). Remove
the inaccurate analog(s) from the cast and attach it to the verication
index. Re-seat the index on the other remaining analogs into the
cast. Verify that the analog does not touch the stone of the cast.
Inject a mix of die stone to re-attach the analog back into the cast.
Restorative Dentist
18. Place the wax denture into the mouth. Verify the occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If major
adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record and
return to the laboratory for a new articulator mounting, set-up
and try in.
Laboratory
19. For a cast bar, make a plaster or silicone matrix of the
veried wax denture. This will facilitate setting the teeth in their
proper positions after the casting has been made.
Or
If the clinician and/or laboratory technician would like to use CAD/
CAM technology, request a Bar. See the BellaTek

Bars &
Frameworks Manual (ART868).
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
20. Carefully remove the Standard Abutment Gold or Castable
Cylinders from the verication index. Place the cylinders onto the
analogs and thread Waxing Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the
analogs until ngertight. Adjust the height of the sleeves as necessary.
Wax the bar patterns (and attachments, if used) to the waxing
sleeves. Use the matrix on the cast to position the bar within the
connes of the wax denture.
NOTE: Adequate space is required for the bar, attachments,
denture base and denture teeth.
21. Remove the Hader Bar wax pattern from the cast. Invest,
burnout and cast the bar in a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest, nish and polish the bar
with polishing protectors in place. Return the bar to the restorative
dentist for try in and t verication.
Restorative Dentist
22. Remove the healing caps from the abutments. Place the bar
onto the abutments. Thread a Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screw
(GSHxx) into one posterior-most abutment and ngertighten. Visually
verify that the bar is seated passively on all abutments. Repeat after
removing the screw and placing it into the opposite posterior-
most abutment. If a t discrepancy is found, cut and index the bar
intraorally for soldering. Replace the healing caps.

Laboratory
23. Transfer the denture teeth back onto the cast using the
matrix and wax the denture for processing. Flask the waxed denture
and boil out. Separate the ask and attach the Hader Bar onto the
analogs in the cast using retaining screws. Block out all undercuts
and access openings with wax. Place the Hader clips and/or other
attachments onto the bar. Process and nish the denture following
conventional procedures.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
Standard Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
24. Remove the healing caps. Place the Hader Bar onto the
abutments. Thread the Hexed Gold-Tite

Retaining Screws (GSHxx)

into the abutments and torque these to 10Ncm using a .048 Large
Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque device.

25. Place the overdenture onto the Hader Bar in the mouth
and engage the retentive attachments. Make occlusal or tissue
adjustments as necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
Low Prole Abutment Fixed Hybrid
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Impression Technique and pages 12-14 for the
Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Follow the steps on pages 81-82 for fabrication of the
verication index, record base and wax occlusion rim, wax try-in and
plaster or silicone matrix.
Or
If the clinician and/or laboratory technician would like to use CAD/
CAM technology, request a Bar. See the BellaTek

Bars &
Frameworks Manual (ART868).
3. Carefully remove the Low Prole Abutment Gold or Castable
Cylinders from the verication index. Place the cylinders onto the
analogs and attach with Low Prole Waxing Screws (LPCWS) using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Adjust the height
of the sleeves as necessary. Wax the hybrid bar pattern to the waxing
sleeves and add acrylic resin retention to the occlusal surface of the
wax pattern. Use the matrix on the cast to position the bar within the
connes of the wax denture.
4. Remove the hybrid bar wax pattern from the cast. Invest,
burnout and cast the bar in a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest, nish and polish the
tissue surface of the bar with polishing protectors in place. Return the
bar to the restorative dentist for try in and t verication.
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Restorative Dentist
5. Remove the healing caps from the abutments using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Place the bar onto the abutments. Thread a Low Prole Hexed Gold-
Tite

Retaining Screw (LPCGSH) into one posterior-most cylinder

and ngertighten. Visually verify that the bar is seated passively on
all implants. Repeat after removing the screw and placing it into
the opposite posterior-most cylinder. Return the framework to the
laboratory for soldering or welding. If a t discrepancy is found, cut
and index the bar intraorally for soldering. Return the framework to
the laboratory for soldering or welding. Replace the healing caps.

Laboratory
6. Attach the bar onto the analogs with waxing screws using a
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Transfer the denture
teeth from the matrix onto the bar on the cast and wax the hybrid
prosthesis for processing. Flask the waxed prothesis and boil out.
Separate the ask. Opaque the bar in areas where the acrylic
resin will be processed to it. Block out all undercuts between the
framework and cast with plaster. Process and nish the hybrid
prosthesis in a conventional manner. Polishing protectors should be in
place during all nishing and polishing procedures.
NOTE: A wax/framework try in appointment may be necessary
for optimal results.
Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing caps. Place the xed hybrid prosthesis
onto the abutments. Screw the Low Prole Hexed Gold-Tite
Retaining Screws (LPCGSH) into the abutments. Adjust occlusion,
remove and polish. Replace the prosthesis and torque the screws to
10Ncm using a .048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N)
and a torque device. Place protective material into the screw access
openings. Seal the access openings with acrylic resin. Make any
occlusal adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on oral hygiene
and maintenance of the prosthesis.
Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
Low Prole Abutment Fixed Hybrid (Contd)
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
Standard Abutment Fixed Hybrid
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Abutment Level Impressions on pages
9-11 for the Pick-Up Impression Technique and pages 12-14 for the
Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Follow the steps on pages 81-82 for fabrication of the
verication index, record base and wax occlusal rim, wax try-in and
plaster or silicone matrix.
Or
If the clinician and/or laboratory technician would like to use CAD/
CAM technology, request a Bar. See the BellaTek

Bars &
Frameworks Manual (ART868).
3. Carefully remove the Standard Abutment Gold or Castable
Cylinders from the verication index. Place the cylinders onto the
analogs and attach with Waxing Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Adjust the height
of the sleeves as necessary. Wax the hybrid bar pattern to the waxing
sleeves and add acrylic resin retention to the occlusal surface of the
wax pattern. Use the matrix on the cast to position the bar within the
connes of the wax denture.
4. Remove the hybrid bar wax pattern from the cast. Invest,
burnout and cast the bar in a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest, nish and polish the
tissue surface of the bar with polishing protectors in place. Return the
bar to the restorative dentist for try in and t verication.
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
Standard Abutment Fixed Hybrid (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
5. Remove the healing caps from the abutments using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the
driver. Place the bar onto the abutments. Thread a Hexed Gold-
Tite

Retaining Screw (GSHxx) into one posterior-most cylinder

and ngertighten. Visually verify that the bar is seated passively on
all implants. Repeat after removing the screw and placing it into
the opposite posterior-most cylinder. Return the framework to the
laboratory for soldering or welding. If a t discrepancy is found, cut
and index the bar intraorally for soldering. Return to the laboratory
for soldering or welding. Replace the healing caps.

Laboratory
6. Attach the bar onto the analogs with waxing screws using a
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Transfer the denture
teeth from the matrix onto the bar on the cast and wax the hybrid
prosthesis for processing. Flask the waxed prothesis and boil out.
Separate the ask. Opaque the bar in areas where the acrylic
resin will be processed to it. Block out all undercuts between the
framework and cast with plaster. Process and nish the hybrid
prosthesis in a conventional manner. Polishing protectors should be in
place during all nishing and polishing procedures.
NOTE: A wax/framework try in appointment may be necessary
for optimal results.
Restorative Dentist
7. Remove the healing caps. Place the xed hybrid prosthesis
onto the abutments. Screw the Hexed Gold-Tite Retaining Screws
(GSHxx) into the abutments. Adjust occlusion, remove and polish.
Replace the prosthesis and torque the screws to 10Ncm using a
.048 Large Hex Driver Tip (RASH3N or RASH8N) and a torque
device. Place protective material into the screw access openings. Seal
the access openings with acrylic resin. Make any occlusal adjustments
necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal, maintenance
and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
UCLA Abutment Hader Bar
Material:
Machined Gold Alloy Cylinder With
Plastic Unitube
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.
Laboratory
2. Place the Non-Hexed Gold or Castable UCLA Abutments
onto the implant analogs and thread Try-in Screws (IUNITS or
UNITS) or Waxing Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until
ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Fabricate a verication index by luting the plastic sleeves together
using a low expansion light cure composite resin or autopolymerizing
acrylic resin. Also, fabricate a record base and occlusion rim.
Restorative Dentist
3. Place the record base and occlusion rim over the healing
abutments. Make the interocclusal records using the clinicians
preferred method. Remove the healing abutments using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent
accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver.
Place the record base and occlusion rim over the UCLA Abutments.
Make the interocclusal records. Place the verication index onto
the abutments. Place a Try-in Screw (IUNITS or UNITS) into one
posterior-most UCLA Abutment and ngertighten. Visually verify
that all cylinders are seated passively and completely on the implants.
Remove the screw and place it into the opposite posterior-most
UCLA Abutment and repeat. If a t discrepancy is found, section the
index into individual segments and reassemble intraorally. Splint the
segments together with autopolymerizing acrylic resin and allow it to
set. Remove the index and return it to the laboratory for re-tting of
the master cast. Immediately replace the healing abutments.
Laboratory
4. Verify that the analog positions on the cast are accurate
using the verication index. Articulate casts using the interocclusal
record. Set denture teeth on the record base and wax for try in.
If the verication index needs to be modied, remove the inaccurate
analog(s) from the cast and attach it to the verication index. Re-seat
the index on the other remaining analogs into the cast. Verify that the
analog does not touch the stone of the cast. Inject a mix of die stone to
re-attach the analog back into the cast. The cast has now been veried.
Indications:
Multiple Implant Bar Retained and Removable Overdentures
Minimum Space For Bar Construction is 9-11mm
Maximum Angulation Correction of 30
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Bar Supported Overdenture
UCLA Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
5. Place the wax denture into the mouth. Verify the occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If major
adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record and
return it to the laboratory for a new articulator mounting, wax
denture and try in.
Laboratory
6. Make a plaster or silicone matrix of the veried wax try-in
and remove the denture teeth inside it. Wax and cast the
framework consistent with xed and removeable prosthodontic
design parameters.
Or
If the clinician and/or laboratory technician would like to use CAD/
CAM technology, request a Bar. See the BellaTek

Bars &
Frameworks Manual (ART868).
7. Carefully remove the UCLA Abutments from the verication
index. Place the UCLA Abutments onto the implant analogs and
thread waxing screws into the analogs until ngertight using a .048
Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Adjust the height of the
sleeves as necessary. Wax the bar patterns (and attachments, if used)
to the waxing sleeves. Use the matrix on the cast to position the bar
within the connes of the wax try-in.
NOTE: Adequate space (9-11mm) is required for the implant
restorative components, denture base and denture teeth.
8. Remove the Hader Bar wax-up from the cast. Invest, burnout
and cast the Hader Bar in a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest, nish and polish the bar
with polishing protectors in place. Return the bar to the restorative
dentist for try in and t verication.
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Bar Supported Overdenture
UCLA Abutment Hader Bar (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
9. Remove the healing abutments from the implants. Place the
bar onto the implants. Thread a Try-in Screw (IUNITS or UNITS)
into one posterior-most implant. Radiograph the interfaces to verify
that the bar is seated passively on all implants. Repeat after removing
the screw and placing it into the opposite posterior-most implant. If a
t discrepancy is found, cut and index the bar intraorally for soldering.
Immediately replace the healing abutments on the implants.
Laboratory
10. Transfer the denture teeth back onto the cast using the matrix
and wax the denture for processing. Flask the waxed denture and
boil out. Separate the ask and attach the Hader Bar onto the
analogs in the cast using try-in screws. Block out all undercuts and
access openings with plaster. Place the Hader clips and/or other
attachments onto the bar. Process and nish the denture following
conventional procedures.
Restorative Dentist
11. Remove the healing abutments from the implants. Place the
Hader Bar onto the implants.
Thread a Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Large Diameter Screw

(ILRGHG) into each implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Or
Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into each implant
until ngertight using a Square Driver (PSQD0N or PSQD1N).
Radiograph the interface of the implants to verify a passive
t. Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Large Diameter Screws to
20Ncm and Square Gold-Tite Screws to 32-35Ncm using the proper
driver tip and a torque device.
12. Place the overdenture onto the Hader Bar in the mouth
and engage the retentive attachments. Make occlusal or tissue
adjustments as necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
UCLA Abutment Fixed Hybrid
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow the steps for Implant Level Impressions on pages 9-11
for the Pick-Up Technique and pages 12-14 for the Twist Lock

Transfer Technique.

Laboratory
2. Place the Non-Hexed Gold or Castable UCLA Abutments
onto the implant analogs and thread Try-in Screws (IUNITS or
UNITS) or Waxing Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until
ngertight using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Fabricate a verication index by luting the plastic sleeves together
using a low expansion light cure composite resin or autopolymerizing
acrylic resin. Also, fabricate a record base and wax occlusion rim.
Restorative Dentist
3. Remove the healing abutments using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To help prevent accidental
swallowing, thread oss through the spinner on the driver. Place
the occlusion rim into the mouth. Make the interocclusal records.
Place the verication index onto the implants. Thread a Try-in Screw
(IUNITS or UNITS) into one posterior-most UCLA Abutment and
ngertighten. Radiograph the interfaces to verify that all cylinders
are seated passively on the implants. Remove the screw and place
it into the opposite posterior-most UCLA Abutment and repeat. If a
t discrepancy is found, section the index and reassemble intraorally.
Remove the index. Immediately replace the healing abutments.
Laboratory
4. Verify that the analog positions on the cast are accurate using
the verication index. If a t discrepancy is found, remove the analog
and replace it in the cast using the verication index. Articulate the
casts using the interocclusal record. Set the denture teeth on the
record base to rst molar occlusion only and wax for try in.
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
UCLA Abutment Fixed Hybrid (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
5. Place the wax try-in into the mouth. Verify the occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If major
adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record and
return to the laboratory for a new set up and try-in.

Laboratory
6. Make a plaster or silicone matrix of the veried wax try-in and
remove the denture teeth inside it.
Or
If the clinician and/or laboratory technician would like to use CAD/
CAM technology, request a Bar. See the BellaTek

Bars &
Frameworks Manual (ART868).
7. Carefully remove the UCLA Abutments from the verication
index. Place the Non-Hexed UCLA Abutments onto the implant
analogs and thread Try-in Screws (IUNITS or UNITS) or Waxing
Screws (WSK10 or WSK15) into the analogs until ngertight using a
.048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Adjust the height
of the plastic sleeves as necessary. Wax the hybrid bar patterns to
the wax sleeves and add acrylic resin retention on the top. Use the
matrix on the cast to position the bar within the connes of the
wax try-in.
8. Remove the hybrid bar wax pattern from the cast. Invest,
burnout and cast the bar in a low, medium or high noble alloy (see
page 7 for casting alloy specications). Divest, nish and polish the
tissue surface of the bar with polishing protectors in place. Return the
bar to the restorative dentist for try in and t verication.
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Implant-Retained Fixed Prosthesis
UCLA Abutment Fixed Hybrid (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
9. Remove the healing abutments from the implants. Place the
bar onto the implants. Thread a try-in screw into one posterior-
most implant. Radiograph the interface of all implants. Repeat after
removing the screw and placing it into the opposite posterior-most
implant. If a t discrepancy is found, cut and index the bar intraorally
for soldering. Immediately replace the healing abutments on
the implants.
Laboratory
10. Attach the bar onto the implant analogs with waxing screws
using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). Transfer
the denture teeth from the matrix onto the bar on the cast and wax
the hybrid prosthesis for processing. Flask the waxed prosthesis
and boil out. Separate the ask. Opaque the bar in areas where the
acrylic resin will be processed to it. Block out all undercuts between
the framework and cast with plaster. Process and nish the hybrid
prosthesis in a conventional manner. Polishing protectors should be in
place during all nishing and polishing procedures.
Restorative Dentist
11. Remove the healing abutments from the implants. Place the
Fixed Hybrid prosthesis onto the implants.
Thread a Certain

Gold-Tite

Hexed Large Diameter Screw

(ILRGHG) into each implant until ngertight using a .048 Large Hex
Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N).
Or
Thread a Square Gold-Tite Screw (UNISG) into each implant
until ngertight using a Square Driver.
Radiograph the interface of the implants to verify a passive
t. Torque the Certain Gold-Tite Hexed Large Diameter Screws to
20Ncm and Square Gold-Tite Screws to 32-35Ncm using the proper
driver tip and a torque device. Place protective material into the
screw access openings. Seal the access openings with acrylic resin.
Make any occlusal adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on
insertion, removal, maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
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Material:
Abutment: Titanium Alloy With
Gold Colored Titanium Nitride Coating
Housing: Titanium Alloy Males: Nylon
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper LOCATOR Abutment collar height for each
implant by measuring the height of the healing abutment above the
tissue, not including the domed portion. Subtract the measurement
from the total height of the healing abutment and add 1mm.
2. Remove the healing abutments from the implants, one at a
time, using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To
help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner
on the driver.

3. Thread the proper height LOCATOR Abutment into the
implant using the plastic delivery tool packaged with the abutment.
Use the LOCATOR Core Tool/Abutment Driver (LCTDR1) to
ngertighten.
4. Radiograph the interfaces to verify complete seating of the
abutments on the implants. Place the lm perpendicular to the
interface of the abutment on the implant.
SEATED NOT SEATED
Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Indirect Technique
Indications:
Tissue Supported Removable Overdentures on Two to Four Implants
Minimum Interarch Distance of 4mm
Angle Correction With Up to 40 Between Divergent Implants
95
Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Torque the LOCATOR Abutments into the implants at
20Ncm, using the LOCATOR Core Tool/Abutment Driver
(LCTDR1) and a .050 inch hexed driver tip in a torque device. (If the
surgeon places the abutments, the patients existing denture will be
relieved to allow for the abutments.)
Or
Place the LOCATOR Driver Tip (LOADT) into the torque device
and torque the abutments to 20Ncm.
Restorative Dentist
6. A custom or stock closed impression tray may be used.
Provide relief for the height of the LOCATOR Abutments and
impression copings plus 2mm. The impression copings are 4.5mm
in height.
NOTE: If the impression is to be used to fabricate the
overdenture, a custom impression tray should be made.
7. Place the LOCATOR Impression Copings (LAIC1) on the
abutments and verify complete seating. Use injection viscosity
impression material to inject the material around the attachments
intraorally. Use medium or heavy body viscosity impression material
for the tray.
NOTE: Sometimes it is helpful to place impression adhesive on
the impression copings to ensure their removal in the impression.
8. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
9. Remove the impression from the mouth and verify that the
impression material completely adapted around each coping. The
impression copings should remain inside the impression. Relieve the
patients existing denture to allow for the LOCATOR Abutments.
Place a chairside soft liner into the denture around the abutments
and seat the denture. Have the patient close into centric occlusion.
Allow the soft liner to set per the manufacturers instructions.
Laboratory
10. Insert the LOCATOR Laboratory Analogs (LALA1) into the
impression copings using rm pressure until these fully engage.

11. Pour the cast in die stone, being careful to not dislodge the
analogs. Fabricate a record base and wax occlusion rim.
Restorative Dentist
12. Place the occlusion rim into the mouth. Make the
interocclusal records.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Laboratory
13. Articulate casts using the interocclusal record. Set the denture
teeth on the record base for the wax try in.
Restorative Dentist
14. Place the wax denture into the mouth. Verify occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If major
adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record and
return to the laboratory for a new articulator mounting, wax denture
and try-in.
Laboratory
15. After the wax try-in is veried, ask the denture on the
cast. Boil out the wax and separate the ask. Place the LOCATOR
White Spacer Rings over the analogs to prevent acrylic resin from
owing under the housings. Place the Housing/Black Processing Male
Attachment assemblies onto the analogs.
16. Process and nish the denture with the LOCATOR Housings
in place. Remove the Black Processing Males and replace with Final
Male Attachments (see step 18).
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
17. Remove the Black Processing Male by placing the Removal Tip
end of the LOCATOR Core Tool/Abutment Driver (LCTDR1) into
the Housing/Black Processing Male assembly and turning the spinner
three rotations counter clockwise. Place the Final Male Attachment
on the attachment insertion end of the Core Tool and press it rmly
into the housing. The attachment retention on the abutment may
be reduced by placing the pink Light
Retention Male or the blue Extra Light
Retention Male rather than the clear Final
Male. The male attachments are replaced
after normal wear by inserting the
Removal Tip straight into the bottom of
the nylon male. Tilt the tool so the sharp
edge will grab hold of the male and pull it
out of the cap.
18. Place the overdenture onto the LOCATOR Abutments in
the mouth, engaging the attachments. Make any occlusal or tissue
adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
Male Attachments:
1lb. of retention
LAELM
3lb. of retention
LLRMS
5lb. of retention
LARMS
99
Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Direct Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow steps 1-5 on pages 94-95 for LOCATOR Abutment
Indirect Technique selection and placement.

2. A direct chairside processing technique may be used for a
patients existing denture or a new denture by cutting relief and
lingual vent windows in the acrylic resin denture base over the
abutment areas.
3. Cut two small pieces of rubber dam and place a hole in
the center of each. Place these over the abutments to protect the
tissue. Place the White Spacer Rings over the LOCATOR Abutments
to prevent acrylic resin from owing into undercuts around the
housings. Place the Housing/Black Processing Male Attachment
assemblies onto the LOCATOR Abutments in the mouth. Try in
the denture over the housings to verify it is fully seated on the ridge
and the housings are not in contact with the denture. Eliminate all
contacts between the LOCATOR Abutments and denture base.
4. Place autopolymerizing acrylic resin or light cure composite
resin over the LOCATOR Housings and into relief areas of the
denture. Place the denture into position in the mouth and have the
patient close into centric occlusion. Allow the acrylic resin to set per
the manufacturers instructions.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
LOCATOR

Abutment
Direct Technique (Contd)
5. Remove the Black Processing Male by placing the Removal
Tip end of the LOCATOR Core Tool/Abutment Driver (LCTDR1)
into the Housing/Black Processing Male assembly and turning the
spinner three rotations counter clockwise. Place the Final Male
Attachment on the attachment insertion end of the Core Tool and
press it rmly into the housing. The
attachment retention on the abutment
may be reduced by placing the pink Light
Retention Male or the blue Extra Light
Retention Male rather than the clear
Final Male. The male attachments are
replaced after normal wear by inserting
the Removal Tip straight into the bottom
of the nylon male. Tilt the tool so the
sharp edge will grab hold of the male
and pull it out of the cap.
6. Remove the denture, ll any voids with a new mix of acrylic or
composite resin around the housings and polish. Remove the Black
Processing Males and replace these with the Final Male Attachments
(see step 5). Place the overdenture onto the LOCATOR Abutments
in the mouth, engaging the attachments. Make any occlusal or tissue
adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion and removal
of the prosthesis and oral hygiene maintenance.
Male Attachments:
1lb. of retention
LAELM
3lb. of retention
LLRMS
5lb. of retention
LARMS
101
Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Indirect Technique
Material:
Abutment: Titanium Alloy
Housing: Titanium
Females: Gold Alloy
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper Dal-Ro Abutment collar height for each
implant by measuring the height of the healing abutment above the
tissue, not including the domed portion. Subtract the measurement
from the total height of the healing abutment and add 1mm.
2. Remove the healing abutments from the implants, one at a
time, using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To
help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner
on the driver.
3. Place the proper height Dal-Ro Abutment collar onto the
implant, engaging the hex. Thread the Dal-Ro Abutment Screw into
the implant by engaging the hex below the ball with the O-Ring/
Dal-Ro Driver (PAD01). Fingertighten the screws.
4. Radiograph the interfaces to verify complete seating of the
abutments on the implants. Place the lm perpendicular to the
interface of the abutment on the implant.
Indications:
Tissue Supported Overdentures on Two to Four Implants
Overdentures with One or More Implants
Minimum Interarch Space of 5mm
Maximum Tissue Height of 6mm
Recommended for Parallel Implants;
(See Castable Dal-Ro System for Divergent Implants)
2501000 Grams of Retention; May Be Adjusted
SEATED NOT SEATED
102
Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
5. Torque the Dal-Ro Abutment Screws into the implants at
20Ncm using the O-Ring/Dal-Ro Driver Tip (RAOR1) in a torque
device. (If the surgeon places the abutments, the patients existing
denture will be relieved to allow for the abutments.)

Restorative Dentist
6. A custom or stock closed impression tray may be used.
Provide relief for the height of the Dal-Ro Abutments plus 2mm.
NOTE: If the impression is to be used to fabricate the
overdenture, a custom impression tray should be made.
7. Syringe impression material around each Dal-Ro Abutment.
Use injection viscosity impression material to inject the material
around the attachments intraorally. Use medium or heavy body
viscosity impression material for the tray.
NOTE: There are no impression copings for Dal-Ro Abutments.
8. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
9. Remove the impression from the mouth and verify that the
impression material completely adapted around each abutment.
Relieve the patients existing denture to allow for the Dal-Ro
Abutments. Place a chairside soft liner into the patients existing
denture around the abutments and seat the denture. Have the
patient close into centric occlusion. Allow the soft liner to set per the
manufacturers instructions.
Laboratory
10. Insert the Dal-Ro Laboratory Analogs (DRLAU) into the
impression using rm pressure until the ball portion fully engages
the undercut.
11. Pour the cast in die stone, being careful to not dislodge the
analogs. Fabricate a record base and wax occlusion rim.
Restorative Dentist
12. Place the occlusion rim into the mouth. Make the
interocclusal records.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Laboratory
13. Articulate the casts using the interocclusal record. Set the
denture teeth on the record base for the wax try-in.
Restorative Dentist
14. Place the wax denture into the mouth. Verify occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If
major adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record
and return to the laboratory for a new articulator mounting, wax
denture set-up and try-in.
Laboratory
15. After the wax denture is veried, ask the denture on the
cast. Boil out the wax and separate the ask. Place the Dal-Ro
Spacer Rings over the ball portion of the analogs and conform
to the ridges. Screw the Gold Female Attachments (DRTH) into
the housings using the Female Driver Tool (DRFAT1). Place the
housing/attachment assemblies onto the analogs.
16. Process and nish the denture with the Dal-Ro Housings
in place.
105
Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
17. Place the overdenture onto the Dal-Ro Abutments in the
mouth, engaging the attachments. Make any occlusal or tissue
adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.

18. The Gold Female Attachment (DRTH) retention on the
abutment may be adjusted by tightening the housing for more
retention and loosening for less retention (by using the Female
Attachment Tool). The Gold Females may be replaced using
the same technique.
106
Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Direct Technique
Restorative Dentist
1. Follow steps 1-5 on pages 101-102 for Dal-Ro Abutment
selection and placement.
2. A direct chairside processing technique may be used for a
patients existing denture or a new denture by cutting relief and
lingual vent windows in the acrylic resin denture base over the
abutment areas.
3. Cut two small pieces of rubber dam and place a hole in the
center. Place these over the abutments to protect the tissue. Screw
the Gold Female Attachments (DRTH) into the housings using
the Female Driver Tool (DRFAT1). Place the housing/attachment
assemblies onto the Dal-Ro Abutments in the mouth. Block out
the undercuts with wax to prevent acrylic resin from owing under
the housings. Try in the denture over the housings to verify it is fully
seated on the ridge and the housings are not in contact with
the denture.
4. Place autopolymerizing acrylic resin or light cure composite
resin over the Dal-Ro Housings and into relief areas of the denture.
Place the denture into position in the mouth and have the patient
close into centric occlusion. Allow the acrylic resin to set per the
manufacturers instructions.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
Dal-Ro Abutment
Direct Technique (Contd)
5. Remove the denture, ll any voids around the housings
and polish. Place the overdenture onto the Dal-Ro Abutments in
the mouth, engaging the attachments. Make any occlusal or tissue
adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
6. The Gold Female Attachment (DRTH) retention on the
abutment may be adjusted by tightening the housing for more
retention and loosening for less retention by using the Female
Attachment Tool. The Gold Females may be replaced using the
same technique.
108
Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Indirect Technique
Material:
Abutment: Commercially Pure Titanium
O-Ring: Buna
Housing: Titanium Alloy
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Select the proper O-Ring Abutment collar height for each
implant by measuring the height of the healing abutment above the
tissue, not including the domed portion. Subtract the measurement
from the total height of the healing abutment and add 1mm.
2. Remove the healing abutments from the implants, one at a
time, using a .048 Large Hex Driver (PHD02N or PHD03N). To
help prevent accidental swallowing, thread oss through the spinner
on the driver.
3. Place the proper height O-Ring Abutment collar onto the
implant, engaging the hex. Thread the O-Ring Abutment Screw into
the implant by engaging the hex below the ball with the O-Ring/
Dal-Ro Driver (PAD01). Fingertighten the screws.
4. Radiograph the interfaces to verify complete seating of the
abutments on the implants. Place the lm perpendicular to the
interface of the abutment on the implant.
Indications:
Tissue Supported Overdenture Retained by Two to Four Implants (Edentulous Patients)
Overdentures with One or More Implants (Partially Edentulous Patients)
Minimum Interarch Space of 7mm
Maximum Tissue Height of 6mm
Recommended for Parallel Implants (See Castable O-Ring System for Divergent Implants)
850 Grams of Retention
SEATED NOT SEATED
109
5. Torque the O-Ring Abutment Screws into the implants at
20Ncm using the O-Ring/Dal-Ro Driver Tip (RAOR1) in a torque
device. (If the surgeon places the abutments, the patients existing
denture will be relieved to allow for the abutments.)
Restorative Dentist
6. A custom or stock closed top impression tray may be used.
Provide relief in the tray for the height of the O-Ring Abutments,
plus 2mm.
NOTE: If the impression is to be used to fabricate the
overdenture, a custom impression tray should be made.
7. Use injection viscosity impression material to inject the material
around the impression copings intraorally. Use low, medium or heavy
body viscosity impression material for the tray.
NOTE: There are no impression copings for O-Ring Abutments.
8. Load the impression tray and seat it in the mouth. Allow the
impression material to set per the manufacturers instructions.
Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
110
9. Remove the impression from the mouth and verify that the
impression material completely adapted around each abutment.
Relieve the patients existing denture to allow for the Dal-Ro
Abutments. Place a chairside soft liner into the denture around
the abutments and seat the denture. Have the patient close into
centric occlusion. Allow the soft liner to set per the
manufacturers instructions.

Laboratory
10. Insert the O-Ring Laboratory Analogs (ORLAN) into the
impression using rm pressure until the ball portion fully engages
the undercut.

11. Pour the cast in stone, being careful to not dislodge the
analogs. Fabricate a record base and wax occlusion rim.
Restorative Dentist
12. Place the record base and occlusion rim into the mouth.
Make the interocclusal records.
Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
111
Laboratory
13. Articulate casts using the interocclusal record. Set the denture
teeth on the record base for the wax try in appointment.
Restorative Dentist
14. Place the wax denture into the mouth. Verify occlusion,
aesthetics and phonetics. Make any adjustments necessary. If major
adjustments are necessary, make a new interocclusal record and
return to the laboratory for a new articulator mounting, wax set-up
and try in appointment.

Laboratory
15. Flask the denture on the cast. Boil out the wax and separate
the ask. Place the Red Processing O-Rings (OSORED) into the
Housings (OSODH). Place the Housing/O-Ring assemblies onto the
analogs. Block out the undercuts with plaster to prevent acrylic resin
from owing under the Housings.
16. Process and nish the denture with the O-Ring Housings in
place. Remove the Red Processing O-Rings and replace with the
Black O-Rings (OSOBLK) (see step 18).
Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Indirect Technique (Contd)
Restorative Dentist
17. Place the overdenture onto the O-Ring Abutments in the
mouth, engaging the attachments. Make any occlusal or tissue
adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on insertion, removal,
maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
18. Normal wear will require that the O-Rings be replaced
periodically. Remove the existing O-Ring from the housing using an
explorer and replace with a new Black O-Ring.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Direct Technique
Surgeon Or Restorative Dentist
1. Follow steps 1-5 on pages 108-109 for O-Ring Abutment
selection and placement.

2. A direct, chairside processing technique may be used for
a patients existing denture or a new denture by cutting relief and
lingual vent windows in the acrylic resin denture base over the
abutment areas.
3. Cut two small pieces of rubber dam and place a hole in the
center of each. Place these over the abutments to protect the tissue.
Place the Red Processing O-Rings (OSORED) into the Housings
(OSODH). Place the O-Ring Housing assemblies onto the O-Ring
Abutments in the mouth. Block out the undercuts with wax to
prevent acrylic resin from owing under the housings. Try in the
denture over the housings to verify it is fully seated on the ridge and
the housings are not in contact with the denture.
4. Place autopolymerizing acrylic resin or light cure composite
resin over the O-Ring Housings and into the relief areas of the
denture. Place the denture into position in the mouth and have the
patient close into centric occlusion. Allow the acrylic resin to set per
the manufacturers instructions.
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Tissue Supported Overdenture
O-Ring Abutment
Direct Technique (Contd)
5. Remove the denture, ll any voids around the housings
and polish. Remove the Red Processing O-Rings and replace with
the Black O-Rings (see step 6). Place the overdenture onto the
O-Ring Abutments in the mouth, engaging the attachments. Make
any occlusal or tissue adjustments necessary. Instruct the patient on
insertion, removal, maintenance and oral hygiene of the prosthesis.
6. Normal wear will require that the O-Rings be replaced
periodically. With an explorer, remove the existing O-Ring from the
Housing and replace with a new Black O-Ring.
Instructions For Use:
For detailed information on the specic procedure for the
product you are using, please refer to the individual product
labels or the appropriate manual on the BIOMET 3i Website.
Description:
BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are manufactured from
biocompatible titanium, titanium alloy, gold, gold alloy,
zirconium, vanadium, stainless steel, polyetheretherketone
(PEEK), cobalt chromium alloy, and polyoxymethylene (Delrin).
Please refer to product guidelines for use/Surgical Manual for
additional device information.
Indications For Use:
BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as
accessories to endosseous dental implants for placement in the
maxilla and mandible.
Provisional Abutments are intended for use as an accessories
to endosseous dental implants to support a prosthetic device
in a partially or fully edentulous patient. They are intended for
use to support a prosthesis in the mandible or maxilla for up to
180 days during endosseous and gingival healing, and are for
non-occlusal loading of provisional restorations. The prostheses
will either the cement, mechanically or screw-retained to
the abutment system based on individual product design. For
compatibility of BellaTek

Patient Specic Abutments, please

refer to the BellaTek Compatibility Chart (ART1145).
Contraindications:
Placement of BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are precluded by
known patient hypersensitivity to any of the materials listed in
the Description section above.
Warnings:
Mishandling of small components inside the patients mouth
carries a risk of aspiration and/or swallowing. Fracture of a
restoration may occur when an abutment is loaded beyond its
functional capability. Reuse of BIOMET 3i Products that are
labeled for single-use may result in product contamination,
patient infection and/or failure of the device to perform as
intended.
PEEK components are intended for use to support single- or
multiple-unit provisional prostheses in the mandible or maxilla
for up to 180 days, at which time denitive prostheses should
be inserted.
Sterility:
Some BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are supplied sterile.
Refer to individual product labels for sterilization information;
all sterile products are labeled STERILE. All products sold
sterile are for single-use before the use by date printed on the
product label. Do not use sterile products if the packaging has
been damaged or previously opened. Products provided non-
sterile may need to be cleaned and sterilized prior to use. Please
refer to the individual product labels or Restorative Manual for
more information. For products provided non-sterile requiring
sterilization prior to use, BIOMET 3i recommends the following
sterilization parameters for wrapped items:
Steam gravity sterilization method (gravity-displacement
cycle) - Minimum exposure of fteen (15) minutes timing at a
temperature of 270F (132C)* or
Pre-vacuum sterilization method (dynamic-air-removal cycle) -
Minimum exposure of four (4) minutes, four (4) pulses timing at
a temperature of 270F (132C).*
* Post sterilization, devices should be thoroughly dried for 30 minutes. Please refer
to the Surgical and Restorative Manual or package insert for the remaining care
and cleaning instructions.
Do not re-sterilize or autoclave components except where
indicated on the individual product label, where instructions have
been provided in the Restorative Manual or in any additional
product literature for the given component.
MRI Statement:
BIOMET 3i Restorative Products have not been evaluated
for safety, heating, migration, or compatibility in the Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) environment.
Precautions:
BIOMET 3i Restorative Products should only be used by trained
professionals. The surgical and restorative techniques required
to properly utilize these products are highly specialized and
complex procedures. Improper technique can lead to implant
failure, loss of supporting bone, restoration fracture, screw
loosening and aspiration. Components made from PEEK material
are intended for use for up to 180 days.
Potential Adverse Events:
Potential adverse events associated with the use of restorative
products may include: failure to integrate; loss of integration;
dehiscence requiring bone grafting; infection as reported by:
abscess, stula, suppuration, inammation, radiolucency; gingival
hyperplasia; excessive bone loss requiring intervention; fracture;
and nerve injury.
Storage And Handling:
BIOMET 3i Restorative Products should be stored at room
temperature. Refer to the Surgical Manual for special storage or
handling conditions.
Caution:
U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order
of a licensed dentist or physician.
Important Product Information For Restorative Products
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