Applies to: N4, N4+, Z4, S5, S1, S2, R5, K5

Installing and using the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

How do I use DESS Pre-milled blanks? How do I install the holder for DESS Pre-milled abutments?

This Help Article describes how to install and use the abutment holder for DESS Pre-milled abutments. The DESS Pre-milled abutment holder is available for the following machines:

  • K5
  • N4 / N4+
  • R5
  • S5 / S1 / S2
  • Z4

Not every version of DentalCAM & DentalCNC supports all abutment holders. Recommendation: Upgrade to the latest version for maximum compatibility.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  2. 1 x Abutment blank dummy (dummy not suitable for processing)
  3. 7 x Oval-head screw (M5 x 7.5)
  4. 1 x Countersunk-head screw (M5 x 14)
  5. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Preparing the installation

Have ready:

  • Wet cloth
  • Mild cleaning agent
  1. Close the working chamber door.
  2. To move the spindle to the default position, select the following icon in DentalCNC: 
  3. Open the working chamber door.
  4. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  5. Disconnect the machine from the eletrical source.
  6. Thoroughly clean the working chamber, especially the blank holder.

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Unscrew the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder and remove the abutment grip.

    Unscrewing the screws on top of the abutment holder

    • The according abutment position is available.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the flat part of the abutment grip (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Fix the abutment with the oval-head screw.

    Fixing the abutment

  3. Insert the abutment grip into the abutment holder.

    Inserting the abutment grip into the abutment holder (dummy not suitable for processing)

  4. Screw in the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder.

    Screwing in the screws (dummy not suitable for processing)

    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment into the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  2. Open the working chamber door.
  3. Loosen the 4 screws which attach the fixing ring to the blank holder.
  4. Remove the fixing ring by turning it clockwise and pulling it upwards.
  5. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  6. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
    • The numbers labeling the abutment positions must face upwards.
    • The positioning aids must be positioned on the left side.
  7. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

    Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

  8. Screw down the fixing ring with the provided torque wrench.

Tighten the screws firmly. If the abutment holder moves or vibrates during machining, the result may become unusable.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 6 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only machine Pre-milled abutments that are suited for dry machining.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 2 x Cylinder screw (M4 x 20)
  2. 1 x Allen key
  3. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  4. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Preparing the installation

Have ready:

  • Wet cloth
  • Mild cleaning agent
  1. Close the working chamber door.
  2. To move the spindle to the default position, select the following icon in DentalCNC: 
  3. Open the working chamber door.
  4. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  5. Disconnect the machine from the eletrical source.
  6. Thoroughly clean the working chamber, especially the blank holder.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Open the working chamber door.
  2. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  3. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
    • The 3 positioning pins must be inserted into the drillings of the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  4. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

    Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

  5. Push the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder as far as possible.
  6. To fixate the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder, screw the 2 cylinder screws into the blank holder with the provided allen key.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 3 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only process Pre-milled abutments that are suited for wet machining.

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Loosen the screw of the desired abutment position. Do not remove the screw.
    • The according abutment position is open.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the screw of the slot (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Re-tighten the respective screw of the Pre-milled abutment holder.
    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  2. 1 x Abutment blank dummy (dummy not suitable for processing)
  3. 7 x Oval-head screw (M5 x 7.5)
  4. 1 x Countersunk-head screw (M5 x 14)
  5. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Unscrew the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder and remove the abutment grip.

    Unscrewing the screws on top of the abutment holder

    • The according abutment position is available.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the flat part of the abutment grip (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Fix the abutment with the oval-head screw.

    Fixing the abutment

  3. Insert the abutment grip into the abutment holder.

    Inserting the abutment grip into the abutment holder (dummy not suitable for processing)

  4. Screw in the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder.

    Screwing in the screws (dummy not suitable for processing)

    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment into the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  2. Open the working chamber door.
  3. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  4. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
  5. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

    Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 6 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only process Pre-milled abutments that are suited for wet machining. Only machine Pre-milled abutments that are suited for the corresponding type of machining.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  2. 1 x Abutment blank dummy (dummy not suitable for processing)
  3. 7 x Oval-head screw (M5 x 7.5)
  4. 1 x Countersunk-head screw (M5 x 14)
  5. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Preparing the installation

Have ready:

  • Wet cloth
  • Mild cleaning agent
  1. Close the working chamber door.
  2. To move the spindle to the default position, select the following icon in DentalCNC: 
  3. Open the working chamber door.
  4. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  5. Disconnect the machine from the eletrical source.
  6. Thoroughly clean the working chamber, especially the blank holder.

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Unscrew the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder and remove the abutment grip.

    Unscrewing the screws on top of the abutment holder

    • The according abutment position is available.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the flat part of the abutment grip (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Fix the abutment with the oval-head screw.

    Fixing the abutment

  3. Insert the abutment grip into the abutment holder.

    Inserting the abutment grip into the abutment holder (dummy not suitable for processing)

  4. Screw in the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder.

    Screwing in the screws (dummy not suitable for processing)

    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment into the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  2. Open the working chamber door.
  3. Loosen the 4 screws which attach the fixing ring to the blank holder.
  4. Remove the fixing ring by turning it clockwise and pulling it upwards.
  5. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  6. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
    • The numbers labeling the abutment positions must face upwards.
    • The positioning aids must be positioned on the left side.
  7. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

    Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

  8. Screw down the fixing ring with the provided torque wrench.

Tighten the screws firmly. If the abutment holder moves or vibrates during machining, the result may become unusable.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 6 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only machine Pre-milled abutments that are suited for the corresponding type of machining. For wet machining of titanium Pre-milled abutments, a flow sensor is required.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  2. 1 x Abutment blank dummy (dummy not suitable for processing)
  3. 7 x Oval-head screw (M5 x 7.5)
  4. 1 x Countersunk-head screw (M5 x 14)
  5. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Preparing the installation

Have ready:

  • Wet cloth
  • Mild cleaning agent
  1. Close the working chamber door.
  2. To move the spindle to the default position, select the following icon in DentalCNC: 
  3. Open the working chamber door.
  4. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  5. Disconnect the machine from the eletrical source.
  6. Thoroughly clean the working chamber, especially the blank holder.

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Unscrew the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder and remove the abutment grip.

    Unscrewing the screws on top of the abutment holder

    • The according abutment position is available.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the flat part of the abutment grip (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Fix the abutment with the oval-head screw.

    Fixing the abutment

  3. Insert the abutment grip into the abutment holder.

    Inserting the abutment grip into the abutment holder (dummy not suitable for processing)

  4. Screw in the 4 screws (marked orange) on top of the abutment holder.

    Screwing in the screws (dummy not suitable for processing)

    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment into the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  2. Select an empty blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot and move it to the change position. Make sure the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot is available in DentalCNC.
  3. Remove the blank frame from the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading..
  4. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
    • The numbers labeling the abutment positions must face the same direction as the fixing brackets of the blank frame.
  5. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank frame.
  6. Remount the fixing brackets.

    7. Tighten the screws firmly. If the abutment holder moves or vibrates during machining, the result may become unusable.

    Inserting the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank frame

  7. Insert the disc or block holder into the change position of the tool magazine. Make sure the blank magazineClosed Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. slot is available in DentalCNC.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 6 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only machine Pre-milled abutments that are suited for the corresponding type of machining. For wet machining of titanium Pre-milled abutments, a flow sensor is required.

With the DESS abutment holder, the machine can machine abutments with prefabricated connection geometries that fit into the holder ( Supported prefabricated abutment blanks in DentalCAM 8).

You can mount blanks in the abutment holder before you install the holder into the machine or vice versa.

Item overview

You should have received the following items:

The components delivered with the abutment holder

  1. 2 x Threaded bolt (M5 x 7.5)
  2. 1 x Torx screwdriver
  3. 1 x DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

Preparing the installation

Have ready:

  • Wet cloth
  • Mild cleaning agent
  1. Close the working chamber door.
  2. To move the spindle to the default position, select the following icon in DentalCNC: 
  3. Open the working chamber door.
  4. Switch off the machine at the main power switch.
  5. Disconnect the machine from the eletrical source.
  6. Thoroughly clean the working chamber, especially the blank holder.

Mounting DESS Pre-milled abutments

You can mount Pre-milled abutments to the abutment holder as follows:

  1. Loosen the screw of the abutment position. Do not remove the screw.
    • The according abutment position is open.
NOTICE

Bad machining results caused by incorrect scanning of prefabricated abutments

If there is moisture or dirt on the prefabricated abutments, the machine will scan them incorrectly. The machining result will become unusable as a result.

  • Wipe over the bellow before you insert prefabricated abutments so that no cooling liquid drips onto them.
  • Clean the prefabricated abutments with a dry, lint-free cloth before processing.

  1. Push the Pre-milled abutment into the holder until it is properly seated. The base of the blank must point with its flat part (marked blue) towards the screw of the slot (marked orange).

    Positioning aids of the Pre-milled abutment (marked blue) and the holder (marked orange)

  2. Re-tighten the respective screw of the Pre-milled abutment holder.
    • The Pre-milled abutment is mounted.

Installing the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder

  1. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment into the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  2. Open the working chamber door.
  3. Open the collet chuck of the blank holder.
  4. Remove the blank from the blank holder if present.
  5. Correctly orient the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder:
    • The pin of the collet chuck of the blank holder must be inserted into the drilling of the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder.
  6. Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

    Insert the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder.

  7. Push the DESS Pre-milled abutment holder into the blank holder as far as possible.
  8. Close the blank holder.

You can equip the abutment holder with a maximum amount of 1 prefabricated abutments type DESS Pre-milled.

Only process Pre-milled abutments that are suited for wet machining.