Readable geometry
Advanced geometry helps capture orientation and position in both intraoral and laboratory scans.
Accuracy · seating · reliability
IPD scan bodies for accurate CAD/CAM position transfer
What comes after the scan body?IPD Solutions Map · clinic ↔ laboratoryA scan body is the digital coordinate reference for an implant, analog or abutment. Its geometry must exactly match the library used.
The IPD Scan Abutment streamlines intraoral and laboratory scanning and helps capture implant position for subsequent prosthetic design and manufacturing. The portfolio includes solutions for single crowns and multi-unit restorations and integrates with IPD CAD libraries.
IOS
intraoral scanning
LAB
desktop scanner
1×
single-crown designs
N×
multi-unit restorations
Scan · Match · DesignUnambiguous geometry for correct CAD-library matchingScan-body selection depends on the system, platform, scanning level and restoration type.
Why the scan body is critical
Accurate design begins with an accurate digital reference
CAD software cannot see the implant directly. It derives position and orientation from the scan body and its library geometry. An error in this pair can propagate through the entire prosthetic restoration.
Accurate matching
The scanned geometry is matched in CAD software to the corresponding platform and library branch.
Crowns and frameworks
The portfolio includes variants for single crowns and multi-unit frameworks.
Broad scanner compatibility
The solution is designed for major intraoral and desktop scanning systems on the market.
Selection by level and indication
First determine exactly what you are scanning
The term scan body covers several different protocols. The decisive factors are the prosthetic level, restoration type and library used for design.
IMPLANT LEVEL
Implant-level scanning
Digital recording of a specific implant connection and its orientation. Verify the manufacturer, model, platform and scan-body reference.
Choose by brand →
ABUTMENT LEVEL
Multi-Unit-level scanning
Related MUA protocol
AB-SR-00/01, AB-SR-11 Scan Transfer, the TECH/LITE library, direct-to-MUA Exocad workflow and a verification prototype in one connected sequence.
MUA fixation → scan → CAD → verification →Position is recorded above the Multi-Unit abutments. For full-arch cases, specialised transfers and a validation protocol may be appropriate.
Multi-unit workflow →
MODEL / ANALOG
Laboratory and model scanning
A scan body can also transfer the position of an analog in a working model. The laboratory must preserve the same reference and library geometry used in the design.
Complete digital workflow →Crown versus bridge
The library must know the intended restoration type
The Innovation Catalogue lists solutions for both single crowns and multi-unit frameworks. A specific scan body therefore cannot be selected from the platform alone.
| Indication | What is transferred | What to verify | Downstream route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single crown Single crown design | Position and orientation of one implant or abutment. | Platform, indexing, scan-body height and the corresponding library. | CAD/CAM Ti-bases → |
| Multi-unit restoration Multiple framework design | Relative position of multiple implants or abutments. | Bridge variant, indexing, matching library branch and passive-fit verification. | Design workflow → |
| Full-arch at Multi-Unit level All-on-X | Position of the Multi-Unit platform and, depending on the protocol, the anatomy of the alveolar ridge. | Transfer type, ScanLogiQ or another validation protocol, and the correct prosthetic seating interface. | Scan Transfer for MUA → |
CAD library
TECH and LITE are not interchangeable branches
Correct scan-body-to-library matching is more important than the name of the CAD system itself. Both routes can be accurate when they correspond to the scanning component actually used.
IPD scanning solutions
TECH libraries connect to the IPD Scan Abutment or Scan Transfer. The design uses geometry prepared for the specific IPD reference, platform and intended component.
- • verify the exact scan-body REF,
- • select the correct platform and restoration type,
- • do not mix files from a different library branch,
- • restart the CAD software after updating the library.
Supported OEM and third-party scan bodies
LITE libraries support optimised workflows with selected original or third-party scan bodies. The exact product and recommended library must be verified, not just the implant brand.
- • verify the manufacturer and reference of the scan body used,
- • verify the library for the specific platform,
- • confirm the seating interface and target component,
- • contact technical support before design if anything is unclear.
Related professional pages
From scanning component to completed prosthetic restoration
The scan body is the beginning of the digital branch, not the end. Accurate results require validation, the correct library, the intended component and final verification.
IPD digital workflow
Six steps from data acquisition through CAD design to the verification model.
ScanLogiQ and full-arch data validation
A guided protocol for extensive restorations and preparation of a validated STL.
IPD Multi-Unit abutments
Direct interface or Ti-base for multi-unit and full-arch restorations.
IPD Innovations 2026
Scan bodies, libraries, Multi-Unit AP and other connected digital solutions.
Pre-scan check
Six items the clinic and laboratory must share
1. Manufacturer and model
Not only the brand, but the exact implant line.
2. Platform
Diameter or designation of the prosthetic platform.
3. Scanning level
Implant, Multi-Unit abutment or analog in the model.
4. Exact scan body
Manufacturer, REF and, where applicable, crown or bridge variant.
5. Library branch
TECH, LITE, library version and CAD software.
6. Restoration type
Crown, bridge, full-arch and planned interface type.
Frequently asked questions
IPD scan bodies in practice
It transfers the position and orientation of an implant, analog or abutment into digital data. CAD software then assigns the corresponding library geometry.
This cannot be determined from the platform alone. IPD offers variants for single crowns and multi-unit restorations. Verify the exact REF, indexing and library branch.
TECH connects to IPD scanning solutions. LITE supports selected OEM or third-party scan bodies. The scan body and library must belong to the same geometric branch.
It is a related but different protocol. For full-arch work at Multi-Unit level, specialised transfers and ScanLogiQ validation may be appropriate.
Exklusiv Dent provides technical support to customers in the Czech and Slovak Republics when selecting the scan body, platform and corresponding CAD library.
Technical support for the Czech and Slovak Republics
Verify the scan body and library before design begins
Send the implant manufacturer, model, platform, a photograph or REF of the scan body, restoration type and CAD software used. We will help determine the correct combination.
PRACTICAL SCAN-BODY APPLICATION
Open the workflow
KA-CL-14 for transferring PSD attachment positions into a CAD/CAM framework
See the sequence from the milled bar through digital recording of the retention sites to the model with PS-AR-00 analogs.
New interactive guide
Full-arch scanning: MUA, Scan Transfer and ScanLogiQ
This practical page connects clinical steps, data verification, ScanLogiQ/AssistLogiQ and passive-fit verification in extensive implant cases.
