Platform Dimensions

DESS^® multiunit abutment tops come in two sizes, regular platform (RP) and wide platform (WP).

WP is only used in Nobel Brånemark^® compatible parts. These abutments require a  Final DLC Multiunit (WP) Screw with their 5.0mmD.

DESS^® Straight Multiunit Abutment (WP) 

RP multiunit abutment tops have a 4.8mmD and use M1.4 screw threads. Systems with this platform type include:

• • • • • • 3i Biomet Certain^® Low Profile
          • 3i Osseotite^® External Hex 
          • Astra EV^® Multibase 
          • Blue Sky Bio^® (BSB) 
          • BioHorizons^® Internal Hex 
          • BioHorizons^® External Hex 
          • DESS^® Multiunits
          • Hahn™
          • Hiossen^®
          • Megagen Anyridge^®
          • Neodent GM^®
          • Nobel Active^®
          • Nobel Brånemark^®
          • Nobel Replace^®
          • Noris Medical^®

Compatible Parts

Multiunit abutment tops can be found under On Top of Multiunit Components. These parts fit on top of the connections listed above, in addition to Keystone Dental^® Group's Genesis and Prima lines.

Because the Straumann^® Screw-retained Abutment (SRA) has slightly different dimensions than the systems listed above, these can be found under On Top of SRA Components.

Scan Bodies

DESS^® has two scan bodies available for multiunit RP abutment tops: Lab and Intraoral. Both scan bodies are reusable and autoclavable, while the intraoral scan body can be used in both the mouth and lab scanner.

DESS^® Multiunit Intraoral (RP) Scan Body

Implant Connections, Screws, & Drivers

Once you've processed your scan, proceed with one of following:

• DESS^® Non Engaging Multiunit Ti Base (RP)

This item is available in a 6mm or 8mm collar and comes with a Nobel^® compatible screw. However, any RP screw will work with this unit.

• DESS^® Non Engaging (RP) Multiunit ANGLEBase^®

This Ti Base is compatible with AURUMBase^® and comes with an Angulated Multiunit (RP) Screw. An ANGLEBase^® Latch Style Driver is required for this unit.

DESS^® Non Engaging Multiunit Ti Base (RP) w/6mm collar height

• Multi Direct or Multiunit Direct

These are typically used to make a titanium bar that connects directly to the multiunit. The screws and drivers listed below will work for these connections:

DESS^® Final and Final DLC (RP) multiunit screws

These come individually or in packs of 10. They require a Nobel^® Latch Style Driver, which can be ordered on our website in 24mm or 35mm lengths.

DESS® Angulated Multiunit (RP) Screw

This connects with the Straumann^® Torx Driver or our ANGLEBase^® Latch Style Driver. The ANGLEBase^® driver is only needed when angulating the screw access hole.

.048 Multiunit Hex Screw

This is used with a .048/1.20mm (3i Biomet Certain^®, 3i Osseotite^®, Megagen Anyridge^®) or .048/1.22mm (Hiossen^®) hex latch style driver.

.050 Final Multiunit Screw

This unit works with a .050/1.25mm or .050/1.27mm (Astra^® EV, Astra Osseospeed^®, BioHorizons^® External Hex, BioHorizons^® Internal Hex, Camlog^®, Dentium^®, Zimmer^® Internal Hex) driver.

• DESS^® Multi Temporary

Restorations of this kind require a Final UniAbutment Screw (this comes as a single unit or in a 10-pack) and .050 hex driver.

However, temporary restorations that do not use a Ti Base, along with temporary zirconia crowns and bridges, require a Long Screw for an Angulated Screw Channel (this is sold exclusively as a bulk item in packs of 10) and ANGLEBase^® Latch Style Driver.

Although traditional and multiunit screws differ in size, they both must be torqued to 15ncm.

Libraries

DESS^® has made digital library files available in 3Shape^®, exocad^®, and Dental Wings^® for the following multiunit top components:

• Lab scan body
• Intraoral scan body
• Scan body on top of engaging/non engaging Ti Bases
• Straight and Angled Ti Bases
• Direct to MUA using a traditional screw
• Direct to MUA using a longer screw with a wider head (straight and angled access holes)

If you would like to purchase a multiunit abutment or multiunit abutment top in bulk, contact orders@dess-usa.com.