Southern Implants Restorative Lab
3DL works with the full Southern Implants implant platform line. Custom abutments, screw-retained and cement-retained crowns, and implant bridges — designed to OEM tolerances with verified scan body compatibility. This page documents the implant lines we support, OEM and third-party scan body part numbers, CAD library coverage, and clinical considerations for Southern cases.
About Southern Implants
Supported Implant Lines
| Implant Line | Connection | Platform Diameters |
|---|---|---|
| External Hex | External hex | 3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 |
| Tri-Nex | Internal tri-channel | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| Compact Conical | Internal conical | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 |
| INVERTA (co-axis / inverted body) | Available in External Hex, Tri-Nex, and Compact Conical variants | — |
| MAX (zygomatic / extra-maxillary) | External hex (typically) | — |
Scan Body Compatibility
OEM Scan Body
Scan Flag (Southern Implants' specific terminology)
Source: southernimplants.com · Verified by 3DL on 2026-05-08
Scan Flag IFU PDF exists at southernimplants.com but specific catalog SKUs were not extracted. SI Digital documentation and a dedicated exocad download portal are public.
CAD libraries: 3Shape, exocad
Scanner compatibility: All major IOS and desktop scanners via 3Shape and exocad libraries
Third-Party Compatible Scan Bodies
Final Torque Values
⚠️ Manufacturer-published torque specifications for clinical reference. Always verify against the current IFU before clinical use.
| Component | Torque |
|---|---|
| Final abutment screw | 15–32 (per screw type) |
| Healing abutment | 10–15 |
| Multi-unit abutment screw | 15 Ncm |
Variation by Implant Line
- External Hex / Tri-Nex (Unigrip Passive 2.7 mm head): 32 Ncm
- External Hex / Tri-Nex (standard hex screws): 15–20
- Compact Conical — abutment seating into implant: 20 Ncm
- Compact Conical — restoration screw onto abutment: 10–15
Per Southern Implants IFU CAT-8068, screws are matched by head size: 15 Ncm (2.0 mm head), 20 Ncm (2.0/2.5 mm head), 32 Ncm Unigrip Passive (2.7 mm head). Always verify exact value per part number on CAT-1003-11 Torque Table.
Source: southernimplants.com · Verified 2026-05-08
Clinical Notes & Considerations
- 'Scan Flag' rather than 'scan body' — keep nomenclature consistent so clinicians don't search for the wrong term.
- Tri-Nex and Compact Conical share some prosthetic components but NOT the scan body — distinct platform-specific libraries.
- INVERTA's co-axis/angled emergence requires careful scan flag selection; some clinicians use multi-unit-level scan flags rather than implant-level.
- MAX/zygomatic implants have specialized digital workflow considerations not all third-party libraries cover.
3DL Workflow for Southern Implants Cases
- Identify the component before submission. Call (248) 919-7929 or message through the doctor portal — 3DL verifies the Southern implant line, platform diameter, and the correct scan body family at no charge.
- Scan with any major IOS. Upload the scan through the doctor portal. 3DL confirms receipt the same day and validates the scan body capture before any milling begins.
- 3DL designs in matched pairs. Custom abutment and final crown are designed together so the emergence profile of the abutment supports the crown's gingival contour exactly.
- Mill, finish, ship. Custom titanium or zirconia abutment plus final crown ship together in 7 to 10 business days. Verification jig included on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generic Southern workflow questions. See the homepage FAQ for general 3DL service questions.
Send your next Southern Implants case to 3DL.
Open an account in 2 minutes. No credit card. Upload your scan — 3DL verifies the scan body match, designs the custom abutment and final crown as a matched pair, and ships in 7 to 10 business days.
✓ Compatibility data verified by 3DL on 2026-05-08. Source: manufacturer documentation. Automated change-detection runs monthly against the source URLs listed in /data/scan-bodies.json.