EAP® Abutments

EAP® Abutments (Extended Anatomic Platform)

EAP® Abutments are an innovative, patient-specific abutment system designed by dentists for modern implant prosthetics. The abutment is made of titanium only and built as a thin yet highly stable titanium shell ("bowl"): titanium is always in direct contact with the gingiva, while the aesthetic material is protected behind titanium inside the shell and may include ceramic, polymers or 3D-printed crown materials depending on the workflow. Thanks to the Extended Anatomic Platform design and the patient-specific emergence profile, the adhesive interface (potentially toxic cement) is positioned as far away from the bone as possible. In addition, a spring edge toward the ceramic helps minimize the adhesive gap. In case of recession, the shell can often be locally adjusted and polished—frequently within 5–10 minutes instead of requiring a complete remake. The result: maximum aesthetics, high clinical efficiency and a stress-free workflow—also suitable for modern workflows such as robotic implantology and 3D-printed crowns.

Layer Concept (Schichtprinzip)

1. Gingiva contact layer: Titanium (always)
2. Inside the titanium shell: Aesthetic material (ceramic, polymers, 3D-printed crown materials)
3. Spring edge: Toward ceramic, minimizes adhesive gap

The emergence profile is patient-specific, ensuring the adhesive interface (potentially toxic cement) is positioned as far away from the bone as possible.

Biological Safety: Adhesive Interface & Bone Protection

A key biological advantage is the system geometry: The Extended Anatomic Platform and the patient-specific emergence profile position the adhesive gap as far away from the bone as possible. The spring edge toward ceramic additionally minimizes the adhesive gap. This reduces the risk of cement residue or potentially toxic components acting near the bone.

Key principle: Position the adhesive interface (potentially toxic cement) as far away from the bone as possible.

Recession Fix: Often 5–10 Minutes Instead of Remake

When gingival recession occurs, conventional systems often require a costly full remake. EAP® Abutments solve this problem quickly:

1. Step 1: Remove titanium shell locally (only where visible)
2. Step 2: Polish the exposed area
3. Step 3: Aesthetics restored — often without a complete remake

Typical time: 5–10 minutes chairside.

Modern Workflows: Robotic Implantology & 3D-Printed Crowns

The ready-to-use, thin yet highly stable titanium shell makes EAP® Abutments suitable for:

• Robotic implantology: Precise, reproducible processes with stable titanium structure
• 3D-printed crown materials: The titanium shell provides a reliable support structure (workflow dependent)