Nobel Biocare Technical Reference by @prosthfairy

Pages 28–29 of the S series Handbook, showing the full new-component article number tables.

Source: 96517_A_S_series_Handbook_r00_NA_pw.pdf, pages 28–29. Several items shown were listed as under FDA and/or Health Canada review and not yet available for sale in the US or Canada — confirm current availability before ordering.

Pages 14–19 of the EMPRO Restorative Brochure — restorative portfolio article numbers, temporary/Universal Base ASC components, scan bodies, screws, and tightening torques.

Source: GMT102922_Pre-launch_EMPRO_Brochure_MKT-6363_NA_pw.pdf, pages 14–19. Several items shown were listed as under FDA and/or Health Canada review and not yet available for sale in the US or Canada — confirm current availability before ordering.

• Confirm the scan body is fully seated — a partially seated scan body is the single most common cause of a distorted mesh.
• Check for debris, saliva film, or scratches on the scan body surface; a light air-dry often resolves it.
• Rescan with a fresh overlapping path rather than patching a small area — patching amplifies stitching error on full-arch cases.
• If using multiple scan bodies, verify none are cross-contaminated with a different implant platform.

• Confirm the connection type and platform were selected correctly at order entry — CC vs. TC vs. external hex libraries aren't interchangeable.
• Update the implant library plug-in; libraries lag behind new SKUs more often than the core CAD software.
• For third-party design software, verify Nobel Biocare's library is licensed/activated for that specific workstation.

• Sectioning test: section the framework between implants chairside — if segments seat independently but not together, it's a scan/design accuracy issue, not a lab fabrication issue.
• Re-verify with a verification jig or intraoral scan overlay before re-milling — don't assume the first scan was accurate.
• Check for stitching error on longer spans (5+ implants); consider photogrammetry for full-arch cases where IOS accuracy is marginal.

• Confirm export units and file resolution match what the design software expects — mismatched mesh resolution reads as a false gap.
• Re-export as a fresh STL rather than reusing a cached one after any mid-scan correction.
• Send the raw scan alongside the STL when flagging to the lab — it isolates whether the issue is in acquisition or export.

• Re-torque to the correct spec after confirming full seating — don't assume the first tightening was accurate.
• Check for occlusal prematurities or lateral interferences transmitting off-axis load to the screw.
• Confirm the correct screw was used — mixed screw/abutment combos across systems are a common cause of repeat loosening.
• Persistent loosening after correct torque and occlusal adjustment warrants radiographic check for incomplete seating.

• Rule out soft tissue interference first — it's the fastest thing to check and the most common cause on newly placed implants.
• Take a periapical radiograph to confirm full seating of the abutment before troubleshooting the prosthesis.
• If seating improves after tissue is cleared but doesn't fully resolve, treat as a fit issue and return to the lab with clear documentation of where contact occurs.

• Cross-check platform (NP/RP/WP or D3.0) and connection type (CC vs. TCC vs. TC vs. external hex) against the original surgical record, not memory.
• Components with matching platform diameters but different connection geometry will look similar in the box — visually confirm the connection interface, not just the label.
• Contact Nobel Biocare customer service to verify an article number before ordering a replacement.