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Straumann Bone Level implant sizes: diameters, NC/RC platforms and the right library

Bone Level has just two prosthetic platforms: NC for the 3.3 diameter and RC for 4.1 and 4.8. Implant length never affects the library choice. A size cheat sheet and what to download for CAD.

Brånemark vs modern Nobel Biocare implants: what actually differs

Brånemark System means external hex, the industry's historic standard. NobelReplace is tri-channel; NobelActive and Replace CC are conical. Three incompatible connections under one brand — how to pick the right library.

Straumann RC on BL and BLT: is the connection the same?

Bone Level and Bone Level Tapered share the CrossFit connection: NC and RC platforms are prosthetically identical. The difference is the implant body, not the interface. What that means for exocad libraries.

NobelActive vs NobelReplace CC: are the restorative parts the same?

Both systems share the Nobel Biocare Conical Connection, so restorative parts are interchangeable within the same platform. Here is where compatibility ends and which exocad library to install.

Discontinued implant library: finding legacy implants

Discontinued implant library: where to find libraries for discontinued implants — Steri-Oss, Brånemark, Frialit — for exocad and exoplan in the catalog.

Implants by Country: Brand Map in the CAD Library Catalog

Implants by country: which brands from Korea, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland, Israel and the USA are in the CAD library catalog for exocad and exoplan.

10 Free exocad Libraries: Where to Start as a Beginner

We break down free exocad libraries for beginners: which implants, Ti-Base and teeth to install first and how to find the right ones in DentalLibs.

Top 20 Most Downloaded Implant Libraries 2026

Top 20 most downloaded implant libraries of 2026 for exocad, exoplan and RealGUIDE: ranking based on DentalLibs catalog data and how to pick one for your system.

Zygomatic and Short Implants: Southern Implants Libraries

Southern Implants zygomatic and short implants: which libraries to pick in exoplan and RealGUIDE, and how zygoma differs from short implants.

Cone Morse: Which Brands Use It and How They Differ

A look at implant brands with a Morse taper conical connection: Neodent Grand Morse, SIN, Implacil. Cone angles, platform switching and prosthetic nuances.

Emergence Profile in CAD: What It Is and How Libraries Matter

Emergence profile in CAD design (emergence profile cad design): what it is and how the implant library and Ti-Base define how the crown emerges from the gingiva.

Implant Screw Driver Types: Torx, Hex, Square

Torx, hex and square: we break down implant screw driver types and explain how the drive shapes your CAD library choice in exocad and exoplan.

Ti-Base Gingival Height: How to Pick 0.5/1/2/3 mm

Ti-Base gingival height (GH) 0.5/1/2/3 mm: how to measure the gingiva, select the right GH and find the matching CAD library in exocad for a precise crown fit.

Platform Switching in a CAD Library: What to Know

What platform switching is and how it's reflected in an implant CAD library for exoplan: why platform switching is built into the system geometry, not a separate library.

NP/RP/WP Platforms: Implant Diameter Chart by Brand

Implant NP/RP/WP platforms: a reference chart of designations and diameters across catalog brands — Straumann, Nobel, Osstem, MIS, Adin — and how to pick the right library.

exoplan: implant won't fit the guide — blame the library

Implant won't seat in the exoplan surgical guide hole? We break down why the implant library is missing (implant library missing) and how to install it.

Inside the exocad Library: Breaking Down .dentalCAD Files

The exocad library file format from the inside: what's in .dentalCAD, .constructionInfo, XML configs and STL geometry, and why a library won't show up in the list.

Migrating exocad Libraries to a New PC: Step-by-Step Guide

How to move exocad libraries to a new PC without reinstalling: where the folders live, the dongle's role, and what to do if they don't show up.

exocad scanbody mismatch error: causes and how to fix it

exocad throws scanbody mismatch when aligning your scan body? We break down the causes: wrong library, scan marker revision, scan errors, and quick fixes.

How to Update an exocad Implant Library Without Losing Projects

Guide to update implant library exocad: how to update an implant library in exocad and exoplan without losing current projects — backup, replace, verify and roll back.

exocad Library Compatibility: Galway, Rijeka, Elefsina

We break down exocad library compatibility across Galway, Rijeka and Elefsina: which CAD libraries carry over and which ones you need to reinstall.

Hahn vs Nobel Biocare: Clone or Its Own System?

Hahn implant vs Nobel Biocare: is it a clone or a standalone system? We break down the tri-lobe connection, prosthetic compatibility and CAD library choice.

Zimmer TSV and Implant Direct Legacy: Are They Compatible?

Are Implant Direct Legacy and Zimmer TSV compatible? We break down the internal hex, abutment cross-compatibility, Ti-Base and CAD library selection for exoplan.

Astra EV vs Ankylos: which Dentsply cone to choose

Astra EV vs Ankylos: comparing two Dentsply Sirona conical connections — geometry, platforms, Ti-Base and CAD library selection for exocad and exoplan.

Camlog vs Conelog: tube-in-tube vs cone difference

Camlog vs Conelog: the difference between tube-in-tube and cone connections, how the platforms differ, and which CAD libraries to pick for exocad and exoplan.

Neodent vs SIN: What to Choose and Which CAD Libraries

Neodent vs SIN implant: comparing two Brazilian brands — GM and CM connections, surfaces, platforms and ready-made CAD libraries for exocad and exoplan.

Megagen vs Osstem: CAD Library Comparison for exocad

Megagen vs Osstem: we break down the AnyRidge and TS lines, connections, NP/RP platforms, Ti-Base and multi-unit — how to pick the right CAD library for exocad.

Printed vs Milled Denture Teeth: Libraries for Both Paths

Printed vs milled denture teeth for exocad: which tooth libraries support printing and milling. A guide to the 3d printed denture teeth library.

Digital Denture in exocad: 7 Steps from Teeth to Printing

Digital denture in exocad: the DentureCAD workflow from tooth library selection and setup to base modeling and 3D printing.

neo.lign in exocad: library, tooth setup, milling

neo.lign library for exocad DentureCAD: how to install the bredent tooth set, do a digital setup and mill a base for bonding. A workflow breakdown.

Ivoclar, VITA or Candulor: Teeth for Digital Dentures

Comparing Ivoclar digital denture teeth, VITA VIONIC and Candulor NFC+ for digital dentures in exocad: tooth lines, occlusion and how to pick a denture set.

exocad Morphology Libraries: 444 Designer Styles

A guide to anatomical morphology libraries for exocad: how the Lorant Stumpf, DTLab and Grin Design styles differ and how to pick a master tooth per case.

Top 10 exocad anatomy libraries: anterior and posterior

The best exocad anatomy libraries for the anterior and posterior groups: custom and factory morphology sets, how to choose and install them.

Custom anatomy library for exocad: how to build from scans

How to build your own anatomy library for exocad from scanned teeth: preparing STL meshes, orientation, FDI naming and placing the set in DentalCAD.

Feminine Tooth Morphology in exocad: Incisor Esthetics

Feminine tooth shape design vs. masculine central incisor morphology: how the anatomy differs, which exocad-anatomy libraries to pick and how to assign them in CAD.

VITA vs Zirkonzahn: Which Tooth Anatomy to Pick in exocad

We break down the VITA Physiodens and Zirkonzahn anatomy libraries for exocad: how moulds differ from author anatomies and how to pick one for your case.

Expression V2 for exocad: choosing a tooth character

Expression V2 and the whole Expression tooth library range for exocad: how the V, U, T, S characters differ and how to match tooth anatomy to a clinical case.

PDL CatBack in exocad: Why This Anatomy Tops Downloads

PDL CatBack is the most downloaded anatomy library for exocad DentalCAD. We break down why CatBack1 morphology shines and which version 0.0–6.4 to pick.

ZRS Tooth Library: 64 Anatomy Sets for exocad

ZRS tooth library — the largest anatomy collection in the catalog: 64 reference tooth morphology sets for exocad DentalCAD, crowns, bridges and full-contour work.

Pogarskiy Design: 30 Morphology Libraries for exocad

A breakdown of the Pogarskiy tooth library for exocad: all 30 versions from 0.x to 6.x, the morphology style, and how to pick a generation for crowns and bridges.

RealGUIDE for Veterinary Implantology: 3Dveterinaria Case

Planning veterinary implantation in RealGUIDE: how the 3Dveterinaria library opens guided surgery for animals, how the workflow differs and what to check.

Straumann in RealGUIDE: 2 Libraries vs Nearly 30 in exoplan

Straumann RealGUIDE library — just 2 entries against nearly 30 in exoplan. We break down Bone Level, BLX and Tissue Level coverage and what it means for planning.

RealGUIDE on iPad and in the Cloud: How It Differs from exoplan

We break down RealGUIDE on iPad and cloud planning: how the mobile and cloud workflow differs from desktop exoplan and which libraries are in the catalog.

RealGUIDE Guide Export: Formats, Report, Legal

How to export a surgical guide from RealGUIDE: STL formats, PDF report on implants and sleeves, printing the guide and the legal aspects of the file.

RealGUIDE 5.x: Install Implant Libraries in 5 Steps

Installing implant libraries in RealGUIDE 5.x: a step-by-step guide on where to get the files, how to import them, verify the system, and fix common errors.

2INGIS sleeve and custom guides: when no sleeve is needed

2INGIS sleeve, keyless protocols and universal sleeves: a look at custom surgical guide systems and cases where a classic guide sleeve just doesn't fit.

Metal Sleeves vs Sleeveless: Accuracy and Wear

We break down metal sleeve vs sleeveless accuracy: sources of error, sleeve and polymer wear, sterilization, and choosing a guided surgery library in exoplan.

Sleeveless surgical guides: exoplan setup

A sleeveless surgical guide is a growing trend in guided surgery. We break down the differences from sleeves and how to set up keyless protocols in exoplan.

Surgical Guide Sleeves: 30+ Systems in exoplan

Sleeve library catalog for surgical guides in exoplan: 30+ systems, original and compatible, with inner diameter and sleeve height parameters.

exoplan Surgical Kit: 3 Links to the Implant Library

The surgical kit library in exoplan defines the drilling protocol and sleeve position. We break down how it links to the implant library and how to pick a kit.

Full guided vs pilot guided: exoplan protocols & libraries

We break down pilot guided surgery and the full guided protocol: how they differ in accuracy and which exoplan libraries you need for each surgical protocol.

Locators and Overdentures: 6 exocad Attachment Libraries

How to choose an overdenture attachment library in exocad and exoplan: Locator, Dockloc, TISISNAP, OT Equator and mini-implants. Based on the DentalLibs catalog.

All-on-X exocad Workflow: From Library to Milling

Breaking down the all on x exocad workflow: choosing a multi-unit library, seating a framework on a Ti-Base or pre-milled blank, and milling a hybrid prosthesis.

Screw vs Cement Retention: What to Change in CAD

Screw vs cement retention: how the type shapes your CAD design, Ti-Base choice, Multi-Unit and libraries in exocad and exoplan. A breakdown for dental technicians.

Model Printing in exocad: choosing a digital analog library

A look at Model Printing libraries in exocad: how the digital analog transfers into the printed model and how to pick a library that matches your implant connection.

exocad Scan Body Library: 5 Reasons for Mismatch

Why a scan body needs its own library in exocad, how engaging differs from non-engaging, and what to do when the scan body doesn't match the scan.

Angulated Screw Channel in exocad: 6 Design Steps

Angulated Screw Channel (ASC) in exocad: how to design an angled screw channel, pick the right ASC library and Ti-Base for the desired screw exit angle.

Multi-unit abutments: straight, angled and library choice

Multi-unit abutments in exocad: how straight and angled MUs differ, why each brand has its own multi-unit library and how to pick the right one for a screw-retained restoration.

Premill abutment in exocad: milling from a blank

A look at the premill abutment in exocad: what a premilled blank library is and how to mill a custom abutment preform from a Ti or CoCr blank.

JDentalCare in exoplan: 17 JD Evolution and JDIcon Libraries

A look at 17 JDentalCare libraries for exoplan: JD Evolution and JDIcon systems, connections, Ti-Base, and platform matching for guided implant surgery.

Cowellmedi exocad library: 40 files explained

Cowellmedi exocad library: how to read Sub R, Sub N, S06, conid and Multi-Unit, how the INNO lines differ, and how to find the right file in the DentalLibs catalog.

Dentium SuperLine library exocad: Ti-Base Link, 4 positions

Dentium SuperLine library exocad: a breakdown of Ti-Base Link for positions 4505, 4515, 5510, 5520, differences from Implantium and SuperLine II, and exoplan libraries.

bredent SKY & copaSKY in exocad: from implant to multi-unit

How to pick the right exocad library for bredent SKY and copaSKY: from exoplan planning to copaSKY multiunit, Ti-Base and screw-retained All-on-X bridges. Full guide.

SDS Ceramic Implants in exoplan: 5 Lines & Libraries

SDS zirconia implants in exoplan: the SDS1.1–SDS2.2 lines, guided surgery and picking CAD libraries for a zirconia implant in the DentalLibs catalog.

Keystone Dental: Genesis and Prima Libraries for exoplan

Keystone Dental library for exoplan: how to choose and install Genesis, Prima Plus and Paltop for implant planning and printing surgical guides.

Southern Implants in exoplan: 25 Libraries for Complex Cases

Southern Implants in exoplan: 25 libraries for Co-Axis, zygoma, MAX and Inverta. Breaking down product lines, connections and CAD library selection for complex cases.

SIN Strong SW in exoplan: 25 libraries and how to choose

SIN libraries for exoplan: a breakdown of the Strong SW range, HE, HI and Cone Morse connections, the HAnano surface, and how to match the sin implant library to your platform.

Implant Direct: 13 Legacy and InterActive Libraries for exocad

Implant Direct library exocad: how to pick Legacy and InterActive libraries in exoplan and why they are compatible with Zimmer Screw-Vent and Nobel Active.

BioHorizons Tapered Internal: 48 exocad Libraries

BioHorizons Tapered Internal in exocad and exoplan: 48 libraries, Ti-Base, multi-units and guided surgery. How to pick the right one for your platform.

Hahn implant library exocad: all 24 Glidewell options

Hahn implant library for exocad: a breakdown of the 24 Glidewell/Hahn connection options — NB-RP, TAPERED, Multi-Unit — and how to pick the right library.

Thommen ELEMENT exocad library: match by platform

Thommen ELEMENT library for exocad and exoplan: we break down the product lines, MC/LC/RC platforms, INICELL surface, Ti-Base and multiunit — how to pick the right file.

MIS Seven, C1, V3: One Platform and exocad Libraries

MIS Seven and C1 Ti-Base libraries for exocad and exoplan: why V3, C1 and Seven share one connection and how to pick a titanium base by height and platform.

Megagen AnyRidge: precise exocad library for Knife Thread

How to choose the Megagen AnyRidge and AnyOne library for exocad: why splitting by Core diameter and Knife Thread matters more than nominal size.

CAMLOG, CONELOG, iSy: 3 connections & Ti-Base for exocad

We break down the three Camlog connections: CONELOG, CAMLOG and iSy. Which Ti-Base library to pick in exocad, how the platforms differ and how to avoid mistakes.

Neodent GM (Grand Morse): libraries for exocad and exoplan

How to choose a Neodent GM (Grand Morse) library for exocad and exoplan: Helix, Drive, Titamax lines, platforms, surfaces and surgical kits.

Sweden & Martina in exoplan: Premium and Prama libraries

A look at Sweden & Martina libraries for exoplan: the Premium, Premium One, Prama and Prama RF lines, connections, Ti-Base and the digital implant protocol.

Zimmer Biomet in exoplan: 49 TSV, T3 & Certain libraries

Zimmer Biomet library for exoplan: breaking down TSV, Certain, 3i T3 and Eztetic — how to choose by surface, connection and Navigator protocol.

Osstem TS and Hiossen ET: Which exocad Libraries to Download

Osstem TS library for exocad and Hiossen ET are one system under two brands. We break down the TS, SS, KS, US lines, NP/RP platforms and Ti-Base for the right pick.

BEGO Semados exocad: RS, RSX, S and SC Libraries

How the BEGO Semados RS/RSX/S/SC lines work and which BEGO Semados exocad library to pick for the connection, platform and Ti-Base. A guide for technicians.

Straumann: 99 CAD Libraries for exocad, exoplan, RealGUIDE

Download Straumann libraries for exocad, exoplan and RealGUIDE: 99 files across Bone Level, BLX, Tissue Level and Variobase lines on one catalog page.

Where to install exocad libraries: the library folder path

Where to install exocad libraries: the library folder path in DentalCAD 2.4–3.2, how it differs from exoplan, and what to do if a library won't show.

Library Not Showing in exocad: 9 Causes and Fixes

Library not showing in exocad? We break down 9 reasons why exocad won't detect your library and how to fix them: install path, version, license module.

Compatible Ti-Base vs Original: Savings or Risk?

Compatible Ti-Base vs original: we break down the connection gap, warranty and real savings. When Medentika, TruAbutment and DESS make sense, and when they're risky.

exocad Tooth Library: How to Install Anatomy (444 Sets)

exocad tooth library: what DentalCAD anatomy libraries are, how they differ from denture teeth, and how to install a set into your tooth database in minutes.

exoplan Tutorial: Implant Planning from DICOM to Surgical Guide

Step-by-step exoplan tutorial: import DICOM, align STL scans, position the implant, pick the CAD library and export the surgical guide for printing.

DIO for exocad: 158 UF II Libraries — Selection Guide

Complete guide to DIO implant libraries for exocad: the UF II range, cemented and digital abutments, Hybrid Link, and how to pick the right one of 158 files.

Dentsply Sirona in exocad: Astra EV, Ankylos, Xive, Atlantis

How to pick the right Dentsply Sirona exocad library without getting lost in the Astra Tech EV, Ankylos, Xive lines and Atlantis abutments. A guide to connections and Ti-Base.

What "FDA" Means in an exoplan Library and Why It Matters

The "FDA" tag in an exoplan library name marks an FDA-cleared implant system. Here's what it means for planning and picking the right CAD library.

Ti-Base Explained: Abutment Differences and Height

What is a Ti-Base and how does a titanium base differ from an abutment? How to choose gingival height and engaging/non-engaging in exocad DentalCAD.

Straumann BLX vs Bone Level: Geometry, Connection and exoplan Library Comparison

A practical comparison of Straumann BLX and Bone Level (BL/BLT) implants: shape, connection, clinical indications and how to choose the right CAD library for exoplan.

Implant Connection Types: Conical, Hex, Tri-Lobe — A Guide to Choosing the Right CAD Library

We break down the main implant-abutment connection types, their engineering features, and how the interface geometry affects your CAD library choice for prosthetic design.

Best Implant Libraries for All-on-4 and All-on-6 Protocols in exocad exoplan

A practical guide to choosing implant libraries for All-on-4 / All-on-6 full-arch workflows in exoplan: which brands and lines fit best and why.

How to Choose the Right Implant Library: Brand, Platform (NP/RP/WP) and Diameter

A practical guide to selecting the correct implant CAD library for exocad, 3Shape and DentalCAD: brand, connection platform and diameter — to avoid planning and prosthetic mistakes.

exocad exoplan vs RealGUIDE: Which Guided Surgery Software to Choose

We compare two popular solutions for implant planning and surgical guide printing: workflow, file formats, integration, and usability for clinics and labs.

Common CAD Library Installation Errors and How to Avoid Them

We break down the four most common mistakes when installing implant and abutment libraries in CAD systems: wrong path, nested folders, missing restart, and version mismatch.

Straumann Markings Explained: Roxolid, SLA, SLActive, Loxim, BLX, TLX, synOcta for CAD Library Selection

A clear breakdown of Straumann markings — materials, surfaces, connections and implant lines — to help you pick the correct CAD library for exocad, 3Shape and DentalCAD.

Osstem vs Dentium: Comparing Korean Implant Systems and Choosing a CAD Library

A practical comparison of Osstem and Dentium implant systems: connections, product lines, market presence, and how to pick the right CAD library for exocad or 3Shape.

Surgical Guides and Sleeve Libraries: How to Choose the Right Sleeve for Your Implant System

A practical guide to surgical templates, the role of sleeves, and how to match a sleeve library to a specific implant system and drilling protocol.

Denture Teeth Libraries for exocad Full Denture / DentureCAD: Brands, Lines and Workflow

A practical guide to prefabricated denture tooth libraries in exocad Full Denture / DentureCAD: available brands, product lines and how to integrate them into a digital removable prosthodontics workflow.

Nobel Biocare Implant Lines: NobelActive, NobelParallel, NobelReplace, N1 and Brånemark — Connection Differences and How to Choose the Right CAD Library

We break down the key Nobel Biocare connections and explain which CAD library to choose for a specific implant to avoid errors when designing abutments and crowns.

Digital Implantology Glossary: Key Terms Explained Simply

A clear guide to the core terms of digital implantology — from guided surgery and sleeves to DICOM, STL and abutments. A practical reference for clinicians and dental technicians.