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● Understanding the CONELOG Healing Abutment
>> What is a CONELOG Healing Abutment?
>> Importance of the 4.3mm Diameter
● Features of the 4.3mm CONELOG Healing Abutment BioHorizons
● How to Measure a 4.3mm CONELOG Healing Abutment
>> Step-by-Step Measurement Guide
>> Why Accurate Measurement Matters
● Identifying the 4.3mm CONELOG Healing Abutment BioHorizons
● Practical Tips for Using the 4.3mm CONELOG Healing Abutment
>> Digital Workflow Integration
● Biological Considerations with 4.3mm CONELOG Healing Abutment BioHorizons
>> Minimizing Microgap and Bacterial Infiltration
● FAQ
>> 1. What is the significance of the 4.3mm diameter in CONELOG healing abutments?
>> 2. How do I measure the collar height of a 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment?
>> 3. What are the different geometries available for the 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutments?
>> 4. How does the conical connection of the CONELOG system benefit healing abutment placement?
>> 5. Can the 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment be used with digital impression workflows?
Dental implantology has seen significant advancements with the introduction of precision implant systems such as the CONELOG® by BioHorizons Camlog. Among its components, the healing abutment plays a crucial role in soft tissue management and implant success. This article provides an in-depth guide on how to measure and identify a 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment, focusing on the BioHorizons CONELOG system, its specifications, and practical tips for clinicians.
A healing abutment is a temporary component screwed onto the implant after placement to shape and maintain the soft tissue contour during healing. The CONELOG healing abutments are designed to fit precisely on the machined implant shoulder, allowing soft tissue adaptation without covering the implant shoulder completely. This design supports optimal soft tissue healing and prepares the site for the final prosthetic restoration.
Healing abutments are critical in maintaining the peri-implant mucosa architecture, preventing soft tissue collapse, and facilitating the emergence profile for the definitive prosthesis. The CONELOG system's healing abutments are manufactured with high precision to match the implant platform, ensuring a stable and secure fit.
The 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment corresponds to the implant platform diameter, which is a common size used in many clinical situations. This diameter is color-coded red in the CONELOG system, making identification easier during procedures.
The 4.3mm diameter is particularly favored in cases where the implant site requires a moderate platform size, balancing strength and esthetics. It is widely used for single-tooth replacements in the anterior and premolar regions, where soft tissue management is crucial.
- Diameter: 4.3 mm (Red color code)
- Geometries: Available in cylindrical, wide body, and bottleneck shapes to accommodate different tissue profiles and clinical indications.
- Collar Height: Typically ranges from 4.0 mm to 6.0 mm depending on the specific abutment model.
- Material: Titanium alloy, ensuring biocompatibility and durability.
- Connection: Uses a 7.5° internal conical connection with three cams and grooves for precise positioning and anti-rotational stability.
- Surface: The implant shoulder features a sandblasted, acid-etched Promote® surface that enhances osseointegration.
The 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment BioHorizons is designed to provide a stable and biologically friendly environment for soft tissue healing. The titanium alloy used is not only strong but also promotes soft tissue attachment, reducing inflammation and promoting long-term implant success.
- Cylindrical Healing Abutment: Straight walls with uniform diameter, ideal for standard tissue thickness and straightforward cases.
- Bottleneck Healing Abutment: Tapered shape that narrows towards the occlusal surface, promoting better soft tissue emergence and esthetics.
- Wide Body Healing Abutment: Enlarged collar diameter to support thicker soft tissues or cases requiring more extensive tissue shaping.
Each geometry serves a specific clinical purpose, allowing the clinician to customize the healing phase to the patient's unique anatomy.
- Digital caliper or precision ruler
- Implant system catalog or reference guide
- Hex driver (usually 0.5 mm) for abutment screw manipulation
1. Identify the Diameter: Confirm the healing abutment is intended for a 4.3 mm implant platform by checking the color code (red) and markings on the abutment.
2. Measure the External Diameter: Use a digital caliper to measure the widest part of the healing abutment's collar or body. It should measure approximately 4.3 mm for the platform diameter.
3. Measure Collar Height: Measure from the base of the abutment where it seats on the implant shoulder to the top of the collar. Common heights are 4.0 mm or 6.0 mm depending on the model (cylindrical, bottleneck, or wide body).
4. Check Geometry: Visually and physically inspect the abutment shape—cylindrical, bottleneck, or wide body—to confirm the intended soft tissue emergence profile.
5. Confirm Connection Type: Ensure the abutment has the characteristic 7.5° internal taper and three positioning cams that lock into the implant's grooves for anti-rotational stability.
Accurate measurement ensures that the healing abutment matches the implant platform perfectly, which is essential to avoid micro-movements, bacterial infiltration, or soft tissue irritation. Using an incorrect diameter or height can compromise soft tissue healing, leading to complications such as recession or inflammation.
- Color Coding: Red marking on the abutment or packaging indicates a 4.3 mm diameter.
- Shape: Bottleneck healing caps have a tapered emergence profile, cylindrical caps are straight, and wide body caps have an expanded collar for broader tissue support.
- Markings: Product codes such as C2011.4340 (bottleneck, 4.0 mm height) help identify the exact model.
- Tactile Feedback: When screwed onto the implant, the conical connection provides a clear tactile engagement, indicating correct seating and positioning.
- Soft Tissue Adaptation: The healing abutment does not cover the implant shoulder completely, allowing soft tissue to adapt around the shoulder for optimal healing.
BioHorizons provides detailed labeling on the packaging of CONELOG healing abutments, including diameter, collar height, geometry, and lot number. This helps clinicians quickly identify the correct abutment before surgery or restoration.
- Use the appropriate hex driver (usually 0.5 mm) to hand-tighten the healing abutment into the implant.
- Ensure at least 0.5 mm of the abutment remains exposed above the soft tissue to facilitate healing and impression taking.
- Align the abutment so that the three positioning cams engage properly with the implant grooves for anti-rotational stability.
- Over-tightening: Excessive torque can damage the connection or cause microfractures in the implant or abutment.
- Misalignment: Improper seating can lead to soft tissue irritation and compromised healing.
- Incorrect Size Selection: Using a healing abutment with the wrong diameter or height can cause soft tissue recession or inadequate healing.
- The CONELOG system uses color-coded impression posts that correspond to the healing abutment diameter.
- Impression posts rest on the implant shoulder without locking into the cone, preventing vertical offset during impression taking.
- Both open and closed tray impression techniques are compatible.
- The 4.3 mm healing abutments, especially the SmartShape™ Healers from BioHorizons, are designed for both analog and digital workflows.
- They facilitate scanning by providing a defined emergence profile that can be captured digitally for precise prosthetic design.
- Digital impressions reduce chair time and improve accuracy in prosthetic fabrication.
The 4.3 mm diameter healing abutment supports the peri-implant mucosa by shaping the soft tissue cuff during the healing phase. This is critical for achieving a natural emergence profile and esthetic gingival contour, especially in the anterior region.
Titanium alloy used in CONELOG healing abutments is highly biocompatible, promoting soft tissue attachment and minimizing inflammation. The surface treatment on the implant shoulder further encourages soft tissue integration.
The conical connection design of CONELOG healing abutments reduces the microgap between implant and abutment, minimizing bacterial leakage and peri-implantitis risk. This design feature is essential for long-term implant health.
The 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment by BioHorizons is a precision-engineered component essential for successful implant soft tissue healing and prosthetic restoration. Accurate measurement and identification rely on understanding its diameter, collar height, geometry, and conical connection features. Utilizing the color coding and product codes simplifies clinical workflow, while the conical connection ensures secure and stable abutment seating. Integration with digital workflows further enhances restorative accuracy and efficiency.
Clinicians should familiarize themselves with these characteristics to optimize implant outcomes. Proper selection, handling, and placement of the 4.3mm CONELOG healing abutment BioHorizons will promote ideal soft tissue healing, reduce complications, and facilitate seamless prosthetic restoration.
The 4.3mm diameter corresponds to the implant platform size and is color-coded red for easy identification. It is a commonly used size that fits implants designed for medium diameter clinical situations.
Use a digital caliper to measure from the base of the abutment (where it seats on the implant shoulder) to the top of the collar. Typical heights are 4.0 mm or 6.0 mm depending on the model.
They come in cylindrical, wide body, and bottleneck shapes, each designed to support different soft tissue profiles and clinical needs.
The 7.5° internal taper with three cams provides precise positioning, anti-rotational stability, and tactile feedback during placement, ensuring secure and accurate seating.
Yes, especially the SmartShape™ Healers from BioHorizons are designed for both analog and digital workflows, allowing for efficient scanning and accurate prosthetic design.
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