Understanding Multi-Unit Abutment Tops

Platform Dimensions

DESS^® Multi-Unit Abutment tops come in two sizes, regular platform (RP) and wide platform (WP).

WP is only used in Nobel Brånemark^® WP compatible parts. WP Multi-Unit Abutment tops have a 6.0mmD and use M1.8 screw threads.

RP Multi-Unit 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^® Multi-Units
          • Hahn™
          • Hiossen^®
          • Keystone® Genesis/Prima
          • Megagen Anyridge^® N type
          • Neodent GM^® Mini
          • Nobel Active^®
          • Nobel Brånemark^®
          • Nobel Replace^®
          • Noris Medical^®

Compatible Parts

Multi-Unit Abutment tops can be found under On Top of Multiunit Components. These parts fit on top of the connections listed above.

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 Multi-Unit Abutment RP abutment tops: Lab and Intraoral. Both scan bodies are reusable and autoclavable, while the intraoral scan body can be used in both an IOS scanner and a lab scanner.

Ti Bases, Screws, & Drivers

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

• DESS^® Non Engaging Multi-Unit Ti Base (RP)

This item is available in a 6mm or 8mm collar height. However, any RP Multi-Unit Abutment screws will work with this unit.

• DESS® Non Engaging (RP) Multi-Unit ANGLEBase®

This AngleBase^® comes with an Angulated Multi-Unit Abutment (RP) Screw.

• Multi-Unit Direct screws

These are typically used to make a titanium bar that connects directly to the Multi-Unit Abutment. 
• Full Arch Screw (Flat Seat Screw)
• Long MUA Screw

• Screwdrivers

DESS^®  has the screwdrivers for the Multi-Unit Abutment screws.

• Hex 0.047" / 1.20mm
• Hex 0.048" / 1.22mm
• Hex 0.050" / 1.27mm
• Unigrip / Star
• Torx Ball

Libraries

DESS^® has made digital library files available and for the following Multi-Unit top components:

• Lab scan body
• Intraoral scan body
• Straight and Angled Ti Bases
• Direct to MUA using the Full Arch Screw (Flat Seat Screw) or the Long MUA Screw

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