Internal Hex Healing Caps

Q: What is an Internal Hex Implant Healing Cap used for?

An Internal Hex Healing Cap seals and protects the implant while shaping the gum tissue around the internal-hex platform before the final restoration.

Q: When is a Implant healing cap placed?

A healing cap can be attached immediately after implant placement or during second-stage surgery once osseointegration has been confirmed.

Q: How long does a healing cap stay in place?

Healing caps usually remain in place for four to eight weeks, depending on the patient’s healing rate and the clinician’s protocol.

Q: How do I select cuff height?

Measure the soft-tissue thickness and choose a healing-cap height that supports the gingiva without compressing it or leaving excessive exposure above the gumline.

Q: Do healing caps affect final crown esthetics?

Yes. Proper height and emergence-profile selection control the gumline contour and determine how naturally the crown meets the surrounding tissue.

Q: What if a healing cap comes loose or falls out?

If a healing cap becomes loose or falls out, contact your dentist or implant clinician immediately to have it replaced. Leaving the implant uncovered may cause gum overgrowth or infection.

Temporary titanium healing abutments that protect the implant, shape the gumline, and ensure esthetic, functional outcomes for final restorations.

A dental implant healing cap, also called a healing abutment or gingival former, is placed on the implant after surgery to guide gum tissue as it heals.
Surcam Internal Hex Healing Caps fit the 2.42 / 2.43 mm internal-hex connection used across major bone-level systems. They protect the implant from plaque and food debris while promoting healthy, natural tissue contours.

Available in several gingival heights (1 – 7 mm), they allow clinicians to select the correct height for each site and minimize soft-tissue overgrowth.
Use them for immediate loading or two-stage protocols to create a clean emergence profile that simplifies impressions, CAD / CAM scanning, and final crown seating.

Internal Hex healing caps for dental implants, promoting soft tissue contour, secure sealing, and reliable healing around titanium implant sites.

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Internal hex healing caps at a glance

All caps below fit the internal hex 2.42/2.43 mm connection used by Surcam and many bone-level systems.

Ultra-Slim Ø3.7 mm (SP), gingival height 2–7 mm. For narrow ridges and tight spaces between teeth.
Slim Ø4.6 mm (SP), gingival height 2–7 mm. For premolar sites and standard soft-tissue shaping.
Normal Ø5.0 mm (SP), gingival height 2–7 mm. For general posterior use.
Concave Ø5.5 mm (RP), gingival height 1–4 mm. Leaves room for soft-tissue volume in esthetic zones.
Wide Platform Ø6.0 mm (WP), gingival height 3–8 mm. For molar sites and wide emergence profiles.

Choose the gingival height from measured soft-tissue thickness so the cap emerges just above the mucosa. Choose the diameter to match the emergence profile planned for the final crown.

New to healing cap selection? Our clinical guide to implant healing caps (healing abutments) covers indications, cover screws vs healing caps, height and diameter selection, and common complications.

Need a conical or multi-unit cap? See all healing caps & healing abutments.

Internal Hex Implant Healing Caps FAQs

What is an Internal Hex Implant Healing Cap used for?

It seals and protects the implant while shaping the gum tissue around the internal-hex platform before final restoration.

When is a Implant healing cap placed?

It can be attached immediately after implant placement or during second-stage surgery once osseointegration is confirmed.

How long does a healing cap stay in place?

Typically 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the healing rate and clinical protocol.

How do I select cuff height?

Measure soft-tissue thickness and choose a height that supports the gingiva without compressing it or leaving excess exposure.

Do healing caps affect final crown esthetics?

Yes. Proper height and emergence profile control the gumline and determine how naturally the crown meets the tissue.

What if a healing cap comes loose or falls out?

Contact the clinician immediately to replace it. Leaving the implant uncovered may cause gum overgrowth or infection.

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