CAD/CAM Implant Components

Scan body & Ti-base FAQ

What is a scan body for dental implants?

A scan body is a precision titanium part screwed onto the implant or multi-unit abutment before a digital impression. The intraoral or lab scanner reads its geometry, and the CAD software uses the matching library file to place the implant's exact position, depth and orientation in the design.

Which Surcam scan body do I need?

Match it to the connection. For the 2.43 mm internal hex, use the standard 10 mm scan body or the 13 mm long version. For conical connection implants, use the NP or RP scanning abutment adaptor. For multi-unit restorations, use the General Multi-Unit scan body (also available PVD TiN coated) or the Prime Multi-Unit scan body in its intraoral or lab version.

When should I choose the long scan body?

Choose the 13 mm long scan body when the implant platform sits deep below the gingiva or the soft tissue is thick. The extra height keeps enough of the scan body visible for the scanner to register it reliably.

What is the difference between rotational and non-rotational Ti-bases?

A non-rotational (anti-rotational) Ti-base engages the implant's hex, so it locks the crown's orientation; use it for single-unit restorations. A rotational Ti-base has no engaging feature, so it can seat on several non-parallel implants; use it for splinted bridges.

Where do I get the CAD/CAM library files?

Surcam's digital libraries are available on our digital libraries page. Use the library that matches the scan body and Ti-base you order so the software aligns the parts correctly.

Are scan bodies and Ti-bases supplied sterile?

No. Abutments and prosthetic components, including scan bodies and Ti-bases, are supplied non-sterile. Clean and autoclave them before intraoral use, as described in the IFU.