ModelBuilder CAD application
DIM-Analog® is intended for digital production of implant models in ModelBuilder-type applications.
NT Dental · an IPD Dental Group brand
DIM-Analog® NT: digital implant analog for precise 3D models
Two-piece repositionable analog for digital production of implant models in ModelBuilder CAD applications. Guide features support precise positioning, the design allows position correction and supports accurate reseating of removable gingiva.
NT-IQ Multi-Implant Library
26 implant systems
3Shape® ModelBuilder
Two-piece designrepositionable solution for the model
Position correctionguide features for precise seating
A digital model without a dead end
Accuracy does not exist only in CAD. It must return to the physical model as well.
DIM-Analog® connects the digitally designed implant model with physical verification of the prosthetic work. The manufacturer emphasises repeatable seating, the option to correct position and accurate handling of removable gingival sections.
Repositionable two-piece designThe analog can be precisely reseated in the model, supporting repeatability during laboratory checks.
Guide features for precise positioningThe geometry is designed to support clear and precise positioning in the model.
Position-correction optionThe product sheet explicitly states that the analog position can be corrected.
Support for removable gingivaThe design supports accurate reseating of removable gingival sections of the model.
Editorial note: This page deliberately separates manufacturer-confirmed properties from the general description of the digital workflow. The technical data below are taken from the DIM-Analog® product sheet.
Six reasons for DIM-Analog®
A small component that safeguards continuity in the digital model
We have translated the manufacturer’s key features into practical laboratory language. No marketing fog, just a clear connection to the model, gingiva and position control.
Two-piece design
The repositionable design supports repeated removal and precise reseating of the analog.
Precise orientation
The guide features are designed for precise positioning in the model receptacle.
Position correction
The manufacturer states that position correction is possible, extending control during model assembly.
Removable gingiva
The design supports accurate reseating of removable gingival segments.
Sleeve for stone models
An optional sleeve allows DIM-Analog® to be incorporated into a conventional stone model as well.
Practical positioning in the workflow
From virtual implant position to physical model
This overview shows the typical place of DIM-Analog in the digital workflow. It is not a substitute for a specific manufacturing protocol, but an orientation map linking the CAD model with physical verification.
Digital data
Implant working data enter the CAD workflow with the correct library and identified platform.
ModelBuilder
The implant model and the precise receptacle position for the analog are designed in the CAD application.
Model production
The digitally designed model is manufactured physically, typically by 3D printing within a validated laboratory process.
Seat the DIM-Analog
Guide features support precise insertion, and position correction can be used if required.
Verify the work
The repositionable analog and removable gingiva enable repeated physical verification of subsequent components and the restoration.
Two model worlds
Digital model as the primary scenario, stone model as an optional branch
One unusual feature of DIM-Analog is the option to use an accessory sleeve. This means the component is not limited solely to a 3D-printed workflow.
Digital implant model
The primary indication for DIM-Analog. The component is intended for digital model production in ModelBuilder CAD applications and accurate reproduction of implant position in the physical model.
- • two-piece repositionable solution
- • precise positioning with guide features
- • position correction
- • integration with removable gingival sections
Conventional stone model with sleeve
The product sheet specifies an optional sleeve for use in conventional stone models. This branch is useful when the laboratory combines digital design with a traditional model workflow.
- • sleeve as an accessory component
- • can be incorporated into a stone model
- • one concept for multiple laboratory workflows
- • suitable for mixed digital-conventional workflows
Technical data
What the manufacturer states directly in the product sheet
The parameters below are presented conservatively. We do not infer the specific material of individual parts where the product sheet does not explicitly distinguish them.
- Product
- DIM-Analog® · Digital Implant Model Analog
- Intended use
- Production of implant models in a digital workflow
- Design
- Two-piece repositionable implant analog
- Positioning
- Precise positioning using guide features; position-correction option
- Gingiva
- Design supporting accurate reseating of removable gingival sections
- Conventional model
- Sleeve for optional use in a stone model
- Compatibility
- 26 implant systems within the NT-IQ Multi-Implant Library
- CAD
- The product sheet lists DIM applications in 3Shape® ModelBuilder
- Materials
- Ti6Al4V ELI Grade 23 and stainless steel, according to the manufacturer’s technical data
Technical-data source: DIM-Analog® NT Dental product sheet and the manufacturer’s official product presentation. NT Dental product sheet · DIM-Analog® on nt.dental.
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DIM-Analog® makes the most sense as part of the complete workflow
For quick orientation, we have linked the topics covering the model, library, conventional analog and the wider digital-production workflow.
FAQ
Quick answers before integrating DIM-Analog into the workflow
The key laboratory questions: how the analog is positioned, whether it is repositionable, where the sleeve belongs and what compatibility the manufacturer specifies.
What is DIM-Analog® NT?
A two-piece repositionable implant analog intended for digital production of implant models in ModelBuilder CAD applications.
Why is the two-piece design important?
The manufacturer describes it as repositionable. In practical terms, it is designed for removal and precise reseating in the model.
Can the analog position be corrected?
Yes. Position correction is one of the features listed in the product sheet.
How does DIM-Analog® work with removable gingiva?
Its design supports accurate reseating of removable gingival sections of the model.
Can it also be used in a stone model?
Yes. The manufacturer specifies an optional sleeve for conventional stone models.
How many implant systems are available?
The supplied product sheet lists 26 implant systems within the NT-IQ Multi-Implant Library. We recommend verifying the specific system and platform before ordering.
Is compatibility with 3Shape® ModelBuilder specified?
Yes. The supplied product sheet lists DIM use in 3Shape® ModelBuilder among the additional information.
What material is DIM-Analog® made from?
The manufacturer’s technical data state Ti6Al4V ELI Grade 23 and stainless steel. In the supplied version, the product sheet does not specify which material corresponds to each individual part of the assembly.
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Send us the implant brand, system and platform.
We will verify whether DIM-Analog® is available for that platform within the NT-IQ portfolio and help connect it to the correct digital or combined laboratory workflow.
