2,393 devices · GMDN 61642
Dental implant analogs are precision-made, rod-shaped replicas used exclusively in dental labs to replicate the exact positioning and orientation of a future dental implant. They serve as a guide for creating prosthetic crowns or bridges, ensuring a perfect fit before the actual implant is placed in a patient’s jaw.
These analogs are typically single-use, metal components (often titanium) designed for laboratory use only—never for direct patient placement. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally classified as medical devices and supplied through dental supply channels, adhering to manufacturing and sterility standards for lab tools.
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