Titan Implants — Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — and for many component types, better. Here's why:

• Same material. All Titan implantable components are machined from Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI — the highest-purity titanium alloy used in implantable medical devices. This is the same alloy specification used in orthopedic implants and pacemaker components.
• FDA-approved, NJ-manufactured. Every component is made in our FDA-registered Bergenfield, NJ facility under rigorous quality control. Nothing is sourced overseas.
• Better selection than OEM. Titan offers collar heights from 1.0mm to 5.5mm in ½mm increments — a selection range no original manufacturer offers. More choice means better fit for each case.
• One driver for everything. Every Titan compatible abutment titanium screw uses a .050" hex drive regardless of implant brand — one driver covers your entire catalog.

Yes. "Compatible" at Titan means precision-machined to the same interface geometry as the original manufacturer's specification — not approximate, not close enough. Our components are designed to achieve the same seating, torque, and fit as OEM parts on the platforms they are made for.

We support over 20 major implant systems including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, ZimVie/Biomet 3i, Astra Tech, BioHorizons, Bicon, Friadent/XiVE, Steri-Oss, Calcitek, Core-Vent, IMZ, and more. If you're unsure whether we carry parts for a specific implant, call us at (201) 439-0470 — our team can confirm compatibility before you order.

Most practices and labs that switch to Titan save 30–60% on restorative component costs compared to OEM pricing — without any change in clinical outcome. Here's how the savings add up:

• No distributor markup. You buy direct from the manufacturer at manufacturer pricing. No middlemen, no rep commissions built into the price.
• One driver for everything. You stop buying platform-specific drivers for every brand you restore. One .050" hex driver handles everything in our catalog.
• Dual-use impression copings. Titan's Abutment Impression Copings serve as both the transfer coping and — after lab modification — the final abutment. You eliminate the separate custom abutment purchase and gold lab fee entirely.
• Volume pricing available. High-volume practices and labs can contact sales@titanimplants.com for volume pricing.

The risk of switching is lower than you might think: we offer a 30-day return policy on unopened stock items, and our customer service team is available to answer questions before, during, and after your first order.

Titan Implants, Inc. has been manufacturing dental implant attachments in Bergenfield, New Jersey since 2000 — over 25 years. We are a direct-from-manufacturer supplier serving dentists and dental laboratory technicians across the United States and internationally.

We are not a distributor. We are not a middleman. Every component in our catalog is designed and manufactured at 18 Columbia Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 in our own FDA-registered facility.

Our guiding principle since day one: "Success Without Expense." We exist to help clinicians deliver better implant dentistry to more patients at the lowest possible cost.

Titan carries a comprehensive catalog for all major implant systems:

• Straumann — Tissue Level (RN, WN), SynOcta, Narrow Neck, Bone Level — Shop Straumann Compatible
• ZimVie / Biomet 3i — External Hex, Certain Internal Hex, TG Connection — Shop ZimVie / Biomet 3i
• ZimVie / Zimmer Dental — Screw-Vent, TSV, TSX, Swiss Plus, AdVent, Spline — Shop ZimVie / Zimmer Dental
• Nobel Biocare — Brånemark External Hex, Internal Tri-Lobe/Tri-Channel, Multi-Unit, EsthetiCone, Mirus Cone — Shop Nobel Biocare Compatible
• Astra Tech — Osseospeed TX, EV — Shop Astra Tech Compatible
• Bicon — 2.0mm and 3.0mm Well systems — Shop Bicon Compatible
• BioHorizons — External Hex (Maestro), Internal Hex, Internal Single Stage — Shop BioHorizons Compatible
• Friadent / Dentsply — Frialit, XiVE — Shop Friadent Compatible
• Steri-Oss, Calcitek, Core-Vent, BioLok, IMZ, Impla-Med Sterngold, IMTEC, and more

Not sure which system your patient has? Call (201) 439-0470 — our team can often identify the system from a description or periapical radiograph.

Key legacy systems we support: Core-Vent, IMZ (Original Non-Engaging, Interpore), Steri-Oss (Flat-Top, HL-Series, PME, Replace, Replace-Select Tri-Lobe), Calcitek (Spline, Shouldered, Threadloc, Integral, Omniloc), Paragon/Centerpulse (Taper-Lock, Screw-Vent, AdVent, Spectra Cone), Impla-Med Sterngold, BioLok, Innova Endopore, Lifecore Restore, OIC, IMTEC, and more.

If you have a patient with an older implant that needs restoration, contact us with the manufacturer name, system name, and platform diameter. We will confirm whether we carry what you need before you order.

Yes. Every Titan Implants compatible abutment titanium screw is machined with a .050" hex drive — regardless of implant platform or manufacturer compatibility. One driver handles every brand we make. This is a deliberate design decision that saves practices and labs significant cost in tooling and eliminates the confusion of platform-specific drivers.

These are the in-house "Titan Design" lines that go beyond compatible equivalents — adding features, improving ergonomics, or simplifying clinical workflows in ways no OEM offers:

• Straight Locking Implant Abutment Flat — Titan's most widely used abutment, available for all major brands. Collar heights from 1.0mm to 5.5mm in ½mm increments (a Titan exclusive — no OEM offers this resolution). Horizontal grooves significantly increase cement retention while preserving retrievability. Find yours by system →
• Titan Design Solid Abutment with Hexed Top — Straumann RN and WN compatible; hexed collar more than doubles prosthetic retentiveness vs. the traditional flat-sided design. Deep circumferential groove integral to the transfer system. Shop Straumann Compatible →
• Titan Design Simple Step Abutments — pre-engineered collar height / profile diameter / prep height combinations for Biomet 3i External Hex. Eliminates guesswork in three-dimensional abutment selection. Shop 3i Compatible →
• Titan Design TG Hex Abutment Kits — complete 5-piece kits for Biomet 3i TG Connection implants; available in 4.8mm and 6.5mm platforms. Each kit includes the abutment, driver, analog, impression coping, and plastic sleeve. Shop TG Kits →
• Modifiable Abutment — a pre-machined Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI abutment with intentionally added bulk designed to be custom-reduced chair-side or in the lab. Choose when a custom subgingival margin, angular correction, or specific emergence contour is required that no stock geometry can achieve. Available for multiple platforms. Find yours by system →
• Bicon Compatible Post Abutment with Octagon Base (Titan Design BC-3A-PA) — Titan's indexed Bicon-compatible abutment adds an octagon base providing eight seating positions (every 45°) for reproducible orientation in multi-unit cases, screw-retained restorations, and CAD/CAM workflows where orientation must transfer reliably between mouth and cast. Restores 3.0mm well implants including Bicon SHORT®. Shop Bicon Compatible →
• Titan Implant Locator Pin — proprietary stainless steel chairside and lab instrument for abutment placement, parallelism assessment, and custom wax-up. Autoclavable, reusable, available in M1.6, M2, M2.5, and 1-72 UNF thread types. Shop Locator Pins →
• Ball Head Abutments — for cost-effective overdenture restorations, available for almost every major implant system. Find yours by system →
• Bar Post Abutments — Grade 23 titanium posts for laser-welded bar frameworks. Eliminates casting, waxing, and investing. Find yours by system →

Titan's Abutment Impression Coping is a dual-purpose Grade 23 titanium component: it first serves as the transfer coping at the impression appointment, then is adjusted in the lab to become the final custom abutment. This eliminates the need for a separately purchased custom abutment or gold lab fee.

Available for Straumann SynOcta and Friadent/XiVE platforms.

All Titan implantable components use Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) — the highest-purity titanium alloy used in implantable medical devices. The same specification used in orthopedic implants and pacemaker components. Benefits include superior biocompatibility, higher fatigue strength, greater ductility, and osseointegration-friendly surface chemistry.

This is not the minimum standard — it is the appropriate standard for any component that contacts bone or soft tissue.

Step 1 — Choose Your Post Size

Step 2 — Shouldered vs. Non-Shouldered

The Titan Design BC-3A-PA adds an octagon base (8 indexed positions at 45° intervals) for reproducible orientation in screw-retained and CAD/CAM cases — the shouldered design for cases requiring predictability, the non-shouldered blank for cases requiring full custom contour from scratch.

Step 3 — Select Collar Height (vertical distance from implant platform to the shoulder margin)

Bicon implants are typically placed at or slightly below the bone crest. The collar height must bridge from the implant platform through bone and soft tissue to the desired margin location.

1. Probe from the gingival crest down to the implant platform at both the buccal and lingual aspects.
2. Use the greater of the two measurements — buccal is usually deeper.
3. Subtract ½ to 1mm to place the restorative margin slightly subgingival.
4. Choose the closest available collar height in the Titan Bicon catalog.

Pro tip: The most accurate collar height comes from a tissue model impression taken with a transfer coping before abutment selection — the cast replicates tissue contour exactly, letting the lab choose and modify from a physical model rather than relying on probing measurements alone.

Step 4 — Select Emergence Profile Diameter (abutment width at the gingival exit)

Because the Bicon system has no rotational anti-rotation feature, profile diameter can be optimized purely for tooth morphology and tissue contour — a significant esthetic advantage over hex-indexed systems.

1. Measure available space between adjacent root surfaces at the edentulous site.
2. Subtract 2mm — minimum 1mm clearance per side.
3. Match to tooth type:

Step 5 — Select Prep Height (restorative chimney length above the shoulder)

Available: 4.0mm, 5.5mm, and 7.0mm.

1. Measure from the gingival crest to the opposing occlusal surface.
2. Subtract 3mm — minimum crown material thickness required.
3. Choose the prep height that does not exceed this value.

If inter-occlusal space is limited, choose the shorter prep height and review space management with the restorative team before placing the abutment.

A conical abutment attachment is a restorative component — bar post, plastic castable coping, impression coping, or analog — designed for implant systems that use a tapered (conical) implant-abutment interface rather than a flat platform with a hex or octagon. The taper creates a friction-lock that resists micromotion, reduces bacterial ingress, and distributes lateral occlusal forces along the cone surface rather than concentrating them at the abutment screw.

Many of the systems in Titan's Conical Abutment catalog were pioneering designs from the 1980s and 1990s. Titan continues manufacturing compatible components for all of them — making Titan one of the only sources for restorations on these implant generations still in patients' mouths today. All conical abutment attachment screws use Titan's universal .050" hex drive.

Systems Titan supports in this category:

• 3i Immediate Occlusal Loading (IOL) Compatible — Biomet 3i's conical-connection system developed for protocols requiring implant-supported restorations to be loaded at or immediately after placement. Titan carries compatible bar posts, plastic castable copings, and analogs. Shop 3i IOL Compatible →
• Astra Tech TX OsseoSpeed UniAbutment Compatible — Astra's conical seal (Morse-taper style) connection creates a near-hermetic bacterial seal. Titan carries compatible bar posts, plastic castable copings, impression copings, and analogs for the UniAbutment conical interface. Shop Astra UniAbutment Compatible →
• Brånemark EsthetiCone Compatible — Nobel Biocare's 45° conical taper abutment designed for esthetic anterior single-unit restorations, allowing the crown margin to be positioned at or slightly below the gingival crest with natural-looking emergence. Titan carries compatible bar posts, plastic castable copings (UCLA-style), and analogs for the EsthetiCone connection. Shop EsthetiCone Compatible →
• Brånemark Mirus Cone / Multi-Unit Compatible — the Mirus Cone is a conical abutment connection designed for both single-unit and multi-unit restorations on Brånemark external hex and internal Tri-Channel platforms (NP, RP, and WP). Titan carries a comprehensive set of compatible restorative components including: abutment replicas, abutments with titanium screw, bar posts for laser-welded overdenture frameworks, impression copings, temporary abutments, and UCLA plastic sleeves — all compatible with both the external NP & RP connection and the internal Tri-Channel NP/RP/WP connection. Shop Mirus Cone / Multi-Unit Compatible →
• Brånemark Tapered Abutment Compatible — a tapered non-engaging abutment for Brånemark external hex implants across NP 3.3mm, RP 3.75/4.0mm, and WP 5.0–6.0mm platforms. The tapered profile creates a natural tooth-root-like emergence from the implant platform, optimizing soft tissue adaptation and crown seating. Titan carries compatible tapered abutments, analogs, and impression copings for all Brånemark platform sizes. Shop Brånemark Tapered Abutment Compatible →
• Brånemark Transmucosal Standard Abutment Compatible — a two-piece abutment system for Brånemark RP 3.75/4.0mm implants that establishes the restorative platform at or above the gingival level for cement-retained crown and bridge restorations. Titan carries the two-piece transmucosal standard abutment, abutment replicas, impression copings, bar posts, and UCLA plastic sleeves. Shop Transmucosal Standard Abutment Compatible →
• Impla-Med Sterngold Low Margin Compatible — a tapered abutment designed to place the crown margin as close to the tissue as possible. Titan is often the only current source for compatible components for this legacy system. Shop Impla-Med Low Margin Compatible →
• Lifecore External Hex and Fixed-Detachable Abutment Compatible — Lifecore's Fixed-Detachable system uses a conical transmucosal element supporting a bar framework retained by precision clip attachments. Titan carries compatible components for both the Restore External Hex and FD abutment system. Shop Lifecore Compatible →
• Paragon SpectraCone Compatible — a conical bore with hexagonal anti-rotation index, combining friction-lock taper stability with precise hex orientation — a design philosophy that influenced many modern conical-connection systems. Titan carries compatible bar posts, plastic castable copings, and analogs. Shop SpectraCone Compatible →
• Steri-Oss External Hex Compatible — Nobel Biocare discontinued most Steri-Oss-specific components after acquiring the brand in 1999. Titan is one of the primary sources for compatible restorative parts for Flat-Top, HL-Series, Replace, and Replace-Select platforms. Shop Steri-Oss Compatible →
• UMA Compatible — Universal Modification Abutment — a conical modifiable abutment system with a platform-specific base adapted to multiple implant platforms. Titan carries a dedicated IME/UMA Abutment Impression Coping (SKU: TN-UMAIC) with long screw for open tray technique, plus bar posts, analogs, and plastic castable copings. Shop UMA Compatible →
• ZimVie 3i External Hex Conical Abutment Compatible — conical-profile bar posts and castable copings specifically for laser-welded hader bar frameworks and fixed-detachable restorations on 3i External Hex implants (3.4mm, 4.1mm, 5.0mm, and 6.0mm seating surfaces). Distinct from Titan's standard straight abutments and Simple Step Abutments for 3i. Shop 3i Conical Compatible →

Not sure which conical abutment type you need? Call (201) 439-0470 — our team can identify the system from a description, radiograph, or existing component.

Collar Height (transmucosal cuff from implant platform to gingival margin):

1. Probe buccal and lingual — measure from gingival crest to implant platform.
2. Use the larger of the two measurements.
3. Subtract ½ to 1mm for a slightly subgingival margin.
4. Select the closest collar height in the Titan catalog.

Emergence Profile Diameter (abutment width at the gingival exit):

1. Measure available space between adjacent teeth.
2. Subtract 2mm (1mm clearance per side).
3. Match to tooth type: lower incisor ~3.5mm / premolars ~4.0–5.0mm / molars ~5.5–6.5mm.

Prep Height (titanium height above gingival margin for crown placement):

1. Measure gingival crest to opposing occlusal surface.
2. Subtract 3mm (minimum crown material thickness).
3. Choose prep height closest to — but not exceeding — this result.

Titan Exclusive: Straight Locking Abutments available in collar heights from 1.0mm to 5.5mm in ½mm increments — finer gradation than any OEM.

A healing abutment shapes the peri-implant soft tissue into the correct emergence profile for the final restoration and prevents tissue from collapsing over the implant platform during healing.

Diameter: Match the healing abutment diameter to the anticipated final crown's CEJ diameter — not the implant platform diameter. A 4.1mm implant restoring a molar may need a 5.5–6.5mm healing abutment.

Height: Place the top 1–2mm above the gingival crest — locatable at the next appointment, not tall enough to interfere with occlusion during healing.

For periodontists managing tissue architecture around implants, the healing abutment is one of the most clinically consequential components in the entire restoration sequence. Its diameter and height directly determine the emergence profile the final crown will sit in — and getting it right at the healing stage means not having to correct it later.

What Titan offers that OEMs often don’t:

• Wide diameter selection — flared and parallel-sided designs across a broad range of widths, from narrow-diameter anterior restorations through wide molar platforms. Match the healing abutment diameter to the anticipated final crown’s CEJ diameter, not the implant platform, to shape tissue emergence correctly from day one.
• Multiple collar height options — available in graduated heights so you can place the top of the healing abutment precisely 1–2mm above the gingival crest regardless of tissue depth. Critical in sites with variable tissue thickness, grafted ridges, or significant buccal-lingual depth discrepancy.
• Flared vs. parallel-sided designs — flared healing abutments for smooth emergence and natural tissue adaptation; parallel-sided designs for narrow-diameter anterior teeth where a flare would over-expand the tissue.
• Compatibility across all major systems — including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, ZimVie/Biomet 3i, Astra Tech, BioHorizons, Steri-Oss, Calcitek, Zimmer Dental, and more. One supplier for every implant brand in your practice.
• Direct-from-manufacturer pricing — healing abutments are high-volume, frequently replaced components. Buying direct from Titan rather than through OEM distribution generates significant savings over the course of a year.

Diameter Selection — match to the final crown, not the implant

The healing abutment’s diameter shapes the tissue into the emergence profile the final restoration will occupy. A 4.1mm implant restoring a molar may need a 5.5–6.5mm healing abutment; the same implant restoring a premolar may need a 5.0mm healing abutment. Selecting by implant platform diameter rather than final crown diameter is the most common sizing error — it results in tissue collapse around a too-narrow profile or blanching and recession from a too-wide one.

Collar Height Selection — expose without over-protruding

1. Probe the tissue depth at both buccal and lingual aspects at the time of second-stage surgery.
2. Select a collar height that places the top of the healing abutment 1–2mm above the gingival crest — enough to be easily locatable and cleanable by the patient, not so tall it contacts the opposing arch during healing.
3. If buccal and lingual depths differ significantly, use the deeper measurement to ensure full emergence from the sulcus on all sides.

Pro tip for grafted sites: In sites that have undergone bone or soft tissue grafting, tissue thickness and depth may be atypical. Probe carefully at second-stage and consider a slightly taller healing abutment to accommodate anticipated tissue maturation and settling.

Yes. Titan carries compatible implant cover screws for all major implant systems — for use at the time of implant placement to close the implant connection during the submerged healing phase. Available for Nobel Biocare Brånemark, ZimVie/Biomet 3i External Hex and Certain Internal Hex, Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent/TSV/TSX, Astra Tech OsseoSpeed, Steri-Oss Replace-Select, Straumann Tissue Level, and more.

Two ways:

• Online: Browse by implant system at titanimplants.com/implant-systems-compatibles/, add to cart, and check out. Fast, no account required for your first order.
• Phone: Call (201) 439-0470, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm EST. Have the implant system, SKU (if known), and quantity ready. Our team can help confirm the right part if you're unsure.

Orders placed by 4:00 pm EST on business days ship the same day via FedEx with signature required. Orders placed after 4:00 pm, on weekends, or on federal holidays ship the next business day.

Free standard shipping on qualifying online orders over $199 within the continental USA. Additional charges apply for Hawaii, Alaska, and extended service areas.

Yes, with exceptions. International orders do not qualify for free shipping. Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer's responsibility. Contact us before ordering to confirm we ship to your country.

Yes. Contact sales@titanimplants.com to discuss volume pricing. Dental labs and high-volume practices can realize additional savings on top of our already direct-from-manufacturer pricing.

Products must be returned within 30 days of the invoice date for credit, minus original shipping costs, handling, and a 25% restocking fee. Returns must be in original, unopened, undamaged packaging and shipped via traceable carrier (FedEx, UPS, or DHL) with an Authorized Return Number (ARN) labeled on the outside.

Not returnable: clinically used items, final-sale items, custom/special-order items.

To start a return: My Account → Completed Orders → Return Item(s) → submit for ARN. Or call (201) 439-0026.

Stock orders can usually be cancelled before shipment — call (201) 439-0470 immediately. Custom and special-order items cannot be cancelled once production has started except with Titan's prior written consent.

Educational videos: Step-by-step workflow videos for key product lines including Bar Post, Ball Head Abutments, the Implant Locator Pin, and platform-specific workflows. Available at titanimplants.com/educational-videos/

Full product catalog: Available at titanimplants.com/store-videos-catalogs/. The online store is organized by implant system for direct browsing.