Thommen Medical Restorative Lab
3DL works with the full Thommen Medical 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 Thommen cases.
About Thommen Medical
Supported Implant Lines
| Implant Line | Connection | Platform Diameters |
|---|---|---|
| SPI ELEMENT (and SPI ELEMENT MC INICELL) | Internal four-lobe screwdriver / conical with anti-rotation | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 |
| SPI ELEMENT RC INICELL | SPI prosthetic interface (regular collar 1.0 mm neck) | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 |
| SPI CONTACT (tissue-level family) | SPI prosthetic interface | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 |
| SPI 3.0 (narrow / one-piece small-diameter) | Dedicated 3.0 interface | 3.0 |
| SPI VARIOmulti (multi-unit) | Multi-unit prosthetic | — |
Scan Body Compatibility
OEM Scan Body
SPI ScanPost (PEEK body, radiopaque, autoclavable)
Source: www.thommenmedical.com · Verified by 3DL on 2026-05-08
Confirmed Part Numbers
Distributor reference: 'SPI ScanPost - TM 4.5 S' (Patterson item 071201284) — distributor part code, not Thommen catalog #
Thommen's catalog SKUs per platform diameter were not surfaced publicly; verify in Download Center.
CAD libraries: 3Shape, exocad
Scanner compatibility: 3Shape, exocad workflows supported via 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 (3.0 / 3.5 platform) or 25 (4.0+ platform) |
| Healing abutment | 15 Ncm |
| Cover screw | hand-tight |
| Multi-unit abutment screw | 15 Ncm |
Variation by Implant Line
- SPI ELEMENT / CONTACT — 3.5 platform: 15 Ncm
- SPI ELEMENT MC INICELL — 4.0/4.5/5.0/6.0 platforms: 25 Ncm
- SPI 3.0 (narrow / one-piece): 15 Ncm
- SPI VARIOmulti — abutment seating (4.0+): 25 Ncm
- SPI VARIOmulti — prosthetic screw onto MUA: 15 Ncm
- Zirconia abutments (any platform, four-lobe): 20 Ncm
Platform-dependent: 15 Ncm for 3.5 mm and 3.0 mm narrow; 25 Ncm for 4.0+ mm. Zirconia abutments use four-lobe driver at 20 Ncm regardless of platform.
Source: www.thommenmedical.com · Verified 2026-05-08
Clinical Notes & Considerations
- SPI prosthetic interface is platform-switched and shared across SPI ELEMENT / CONTACT / 3.0 with platform-specific scan posts — verify platform diameter (3.5 / 4.0 / 4.5 / 5.0 / 6.0) before specifying scan post.
- SPI 3.0 is a separate narrow system — different scan post family.
3DL Workflow for Thommen Medical Cases
- Identify the component before submission. Call (248) 919-7929 or message through the doctor portal — 3DL verifies the Thommen 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 Thommen workflow questions. See the homepage FAQ for general 3DL service questions.
Send your next Thommen Medical 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.