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Understanding Straumann® Tissue Level Compatible Components

Straumann® Tissue Level compatible components have two different types.

On Implant

'On Implant' means that the scan body, Ti Base, etc., connect onto the Straumann® Tissue Level implant.

On Abutment

'On Abutment' means that the scan body, Ti Base, etc. connect onto the top of the converter/1.5 abutment.

What is a Converter/1.5 Abutment?

These should be thought of as straight multiunit abutments that connect into either an RN or WN implant platform. These components can be found under Straumann® TL Converter Abutments.

These components do NOT have the same connection on top as a traditional Multi-Unit Abutment such as the Nobel® Multi-Unit Abutment. The screw for these components is much wider.

The Engaging converter abutment (SKU 34.001 and SKU 34.002) are two-piece components using the Straumann® Torx 06 Driver.

The Non Engaging converter abutment (SKU 35.001) is a one-piece component.

DESS® offers screws, Ti Bases, scan bodies, and analogs for converter/1.5 abutments.

The Ti Base for On Abutment will be either engaging (where the underside has a hex geometry) or non engaging (where the underside has a cone with no hex geometry).

Library File Names

For scanning on the implant level (On Implant) using a straight Ti Base or ANGLEBase®, C-BASE® (for Cerec), or Pre-mill blanks, use the following library file name:

  • exocad® - DESS - STR S
  • 3Shape® - DESS STR STLV

For scanning on the Converter abutment level (On Abutment) using a Ti Base, use the following library file name:

  • exocad® - DESS - STR SYN
  • 3Shape® - DESS - STR SYN

For connecting directly to the top of the Converter/1.5 abutment implant with a non engaging connection, use the following library file name:

  •  3Shape® - DESS - STR SYN (Bars and Bridges)