Titan Implants offers two types of straight abutments to restore 5.0mm platform external hex implants. One is the Straight Locking Implant Abutment Flat which has a standard prep height of 8mm, comes in collar heights 1 through 4mm, and an emergence profile diameters of 6mm. The other is the Simple Step Abutment, an exclusive Titan made product, that offers a hex instead of a flat side, three emergence profile diameters (5, and 6mm) prep heights of 4.0, 5.5, and 7.0mm, and collar heights 2 and 4mm. 

 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORY: Titan Implants’ Implant Locator Pin (click for instruction video)

 Click links for Instruction Videos how to use the Simple Step Abutment:

 Video# 1.How to Place Biomet 3i External Hex Simple Step Abutment Closed Tray Impression Technique

 Video#5.  Open Tray Impression Technique Using Biomet 3i External Hex Compatible Simple Step Abutments

Recommended Accessory: Titan Implant Locator Pin (click link for instruction video)

Key Design Advantages of Titan’s Simple Step Abutment:

• Three Prep Heights (4 mm, 5.5 mm, 7 mm) These graduated preparation heights give you precise control over the occlusal clearance and crown height.
• 4 mm: Ideal for limited interocclusal space or shallow preparations.
• 5.5 mm: Most commonly used for standard cases.
• 7 mm: Provides extra height for deep soft tissue or when more retention is needed. This range reduces the need for excessive chairside grinding or adding material, saving time and preserving abutment strength.

             Multiple Collar Heights:

                  Different collar (cuff) heights allow the abutment margin to sit at the ideal depth relative to the gingival crest.

                  You can match the collar to varying soft tissue thicknesses (thin vs. thick biotype) or implant placement depths.

                  Proper collar selection supports healthy biologic width formation, minimizes marginal bone loss, and improves long-term tissue stability.

• Multiple Emergence Profiles The stepped design offers several flare diameters (emergence profiles) so the abutment can closely mimic the natural root shape of the tooth being replaced. This creates a smooth, anatomical transition from the implant platform to the crown margin, resulting in

• More natural-looking restorations
• Better papilla support and fewer black triangles (especially in the esthetic zone)
• Improved proximal contacts and easier oral hygiene

• Hex Surface Instead of a Flat Side The hex surface provides superior anti-rotation compared to a simple flat side. It ensures the abutment remains securely oriented during crown fabrication and cementation, reducing the risk of rotation or misalignment. This is especially valuable in cement-retained restorations where the final crown provides the main retention — the hex helps maintain correct positioning throughout the process.
• • More natural-looking restorations
  • Better papilla support and fewer black triangles (especially in the esthetic zone)
  • Improved proximal contacts and easier oral hygiene

Overall Clinical and Practical Benefits

• Greater Flexibility Without Custom Abutments — The combination of prep heights, collar heights, and emergence profiles allows stock abutments to handle a wide variety of clinical situations, often eliminating the need for more expensive custom or CAD/CAM abutments.
• Faster Workflow — Easier selection and less chairside adjustment mean shorter appointments for both the clinician and the lab.
• Better Esthetics and Tissue Health — Optimized emergence and collar heights promote natural soft tissue contouring, better papilla preservation, and reduced risk of inflammation or recession.
• Improved Retention and Stability — The stepped design and hex anti-rotation surface enhance crown retention and long-term prosthetic stability.

Choosing Proper Abutment Diameters for the Titan Simple Step Abutment

 Available for the External Hex 4.1mm and 5.0mm Platform Diameter

 Measure the available space between the proximal surfaces of the teeth adjacent to the edentulous area.

 Subtract two millimeters since it is necessary to have at least one millimeter between the abutment flare and the adjacent root surface. This will give you the maximum abutment diameter for the available space.

If more than 1mm is available on each side choose a larger Emergence Profile diameter. There are three levels of Emergence profile diameters for each abutment system: level 1 (Emergence Profile), level 2, and level 3. (See the chart)

Choosing Proper Abutment Preparation Height

 Measure the space between the gingival crest and the opposing tooth. Subtract three millimeters.

 This will give you the proper abutment height.

 Measure the distance between the implant platform and the crest of the gingival on the lingual and the buccal. Choose the highest number. Note: Usually the buccal is the

 highest number. Subtract ½ or 1mm from this number. This will ensure that the collar is slightly below the crest of the gingiva. Choose the closest collar height from the chart.

 If the collar height is different between the buccal and lingual and you wish to follow the contour of the gingiva, modify the collar appropriately.

 TIP: The best results are obtained taking a tissue model impression of the implant using a transfer coping. The lab can then easily choose and modify the proper abutment for the available space.  

Choosing the Proper Collar Height

 Measure the distance between the implant platform and the crest of the gingival on the lingual and the buccal. Choose the highest number. Note: Usually the buccal is the highest number. Subtract ½ or 1mm from this number. This will ensure that the collar is slightly below the crest of the gingiva. Choose the closest collar height from the chart.

If the collar height is different between the buccal and lingual and you wish to follow the contour of the gingiva, modify the collar appropriately.

TIP: The best results are obtained taking a tissue model impression of the implant using a transfer coping. The lab can then easily choose and modify the proper abutment for the available space.  

 Recommended Accessory:

Titan abutments are highly recommended to use with the Titan Implant Locator Pin:

Titan Implants’ Implant Locator Pin (click link for instruction video) is a straight threaded pin with a serrated handle designed for several practical uses:

At times, it may be difficult to insert an impression coping or abutment intraorally due to impaired visibility or access. The implant locator is easier to screw into the implant. Once inserted, by hand, the impression coping or abutment will slide over the pin and lock in place because of the snug fit of the head. Then the implant locator pin is removed and replaced by the appropriate screw.

The implant locator pin can be used to check for parallelism and positioning of the implants intraorally. This can be done in the lab too. The implant locator pin can be placed in the analog or fixture. In the lab, the implant locator pin is convenient for custom abutment fabrication. Simply slide the plastic sleeve down the implant locator pin and proceed to wax-up to the appropriate gingival height. The ease of sliding the abutment on and off saves time and simplifies lab work. (This can be actually done in the mouth)

The implant locator pin comes in three different lengths and different threads to match various manufacturers. (click here)

Corresponding Implant Locator Pin for  External Hex 5.0mm Platform implant: M2-ILP-20

With the help of the implant locator pin, minor angles can be corrected while still using straight abutments.