Calcitek Spline

[Contraluz]

Good morning y'all

Client of mine is asking me is somebody offers a Cad/Cam solution for the Spline platform? Zimmer still sells UCLA abutments, but doesn't offer Cad/Cam.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

they also have stock abutments.
short of going to Panthera (which im sure can make a turd into a rose),i am unaware of anyone able to do cad/cam abutments on spline. i have one i am working on currently. real pain in the backside!!!

 

[Contraluz]

they also have stock abutments.
short of going to Panthera (which im sure can make a turd into a rose),i am unaware of anyone able to do cad/cam abutments on spline. i have one i am working on currently. real pain in the backside!!!

Thanks for the lead with Panthera! Doc wants a gemini abutment, that is why he asks for the Cad/cam option. I guess there is a reason this implant line is no longer available...

 

[keith goldstein]

Try also trucrown.com and see if they have it and maybe cagenix (which is for bars but maybe they can provide u some solution)

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[lcmlabforum]

Thanks for the lead with Panthera! Doc wants a gemini abutment, that is why he asks for the Cad/cam option. I guess there is a reason this implant line is no longer available...

Pardon my ignorance: Gemini abutment?
LCM

 

[Contraluz]

Pardon my ignorance: Gemini abutment?
LCM

It is a term used, I think mainly by Atlantis, when ordering two sets of the same abutments. One that stays at the lab and the other is delivered with a provisional, for example. That way you can keep on working on a case without the dentist having to insert and retrieve the posts. Hope this helps...

 

[sidesh0wb0b]

It is a term used, I think mainly by Atlantis, when ordering two sets of the same abutments. One that stays at the lab and the other is delivered with a provisional, for example. That way you can keep on working on a case without the dentist having to insert and retrieve the posts. Hope this helps...

what did you end up finding out?

 

[Contraluz]

what did you end up finding out?

Not much... I got quite busy, too. One idea is to scan the fabricated custom cast abutment and the model in and get a printed model. I then fabricate the restoration digitally and finish it on the printed model. I still have to explore the suggestions Keith Goldstein (above) brought up. I also contacted Panthera but never got a responded.

 

[Contraluz]

Try also trucrown.com and see if they have it and maybe cagenix (which is for bars but maybe they can provide u some solution)

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Thank you, Keith. I only just now saw your response. I will explore your suggestions.

Michael

 

[lcmlabforum]

It is a term used, I think mainly by Atlantis, when ordering two sets of the same abutments. One that stays at the lab and the other is delivered with a provisional, for example. That way you can keep on working on a case without the dentist having to insert and retrieve the posts. Hope this helps...

Ah, now that makes sense. Another way for Atlantis to increase production.
I would not be surprised if more modifications were made on the one in the lab after the other was
placed with provisional . . . and no longer Gemini
LCM

 

[Contraluz]

Ah, now that makes sense. Another way for Atlantis to increase production.
I would not be surprised if more modifications were made on the one in the lab after the other was
placed with provisional . . . and no longer Gemini
LCM

, I am sure this happens...

However, under normal circumstances you deliver the Gemini abutments with the final case on the master model. Also, they are about the same price, like the originals. No real cost saver...

 

[biotecdentallab]

Came across this system this week as well. UCLA with castable is the only way to go with this system. They stopped manufacturing parts since '94.

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[Contraluz]

Came across this system this week as well. UCLA with castable is the only way to go with this system. They stopped manufacturing parts since '94.

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At least we have that option!

 

[biotecdentallab]

At least we have that option!

That is true. However their UCLA does not come with a waxing sleeve. You have to order the guidepin separately to wax it up.

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[Contraluz]

That is true. However their UCLA does not come with a waxing sleeve. You have to order the guidepin separately to wax it up.

I beg to differ. The one I just used from Zimmer (the company who bought/took over Calcitec, from what I understand) had the plastic/waxing sleeve.