Best Implant Libraries for All-on-4 and All-on-6 Protocols in exocad exoplan
Full-arch All-on-4 and All-on-6 protocols put specific demands on digital planning: compensating for 30–45° tilted distal implants, working with multi-unit abutments (MUA), and ensuring precise fit of screw-retained bars and bridges. In exocad exoplan, the outcome depends directly on how accurately the CAD library is built — implant geometry, scan bodies, MUAs and ti-bases must match the clinical case down to microns.
This article reviews which manufacturers and implant lines work best for All-on-4 / All-on-6 in exoplan, and what dental labs and implantologists should keep in mind when picking libraries.
What an All-on-X library must contain
A proper full-arch library is much more than a single implant file. For correct planning and prosthetics in exoplan and exocad DentalCAD you need: implant geometry with the right apical shape, scan bodies for intraoral and lab scanning, straight and angled multi-unit abutments (17°, 30°), ti-bases for screw-retained restorations, plus accurate emergence profile and anti-rotation data.
For All-on-6 it’s especially important to have MUAs with different gingival heights (1–5 mm) and matching MUA scan flags — without them, accurate digital pick-up is not possible.
Nobel Biocare: the All-on-4 benchmark
NobelActive, NobelParallel CC and Brånemark are the historical reference for the All-on-4 protocol developed by Paulo Maló together with Nobel Biocare. The official Nobel libraries for exoplan include the full Multi-unit Abutment range, MUA scan bodies and ti-bases, making them one of the most predictable choices for full-arch work.
They also integrate smoothly with Nobel guided surgery and exoplan Guide Creator.
Straumann: Pro Arch and BLX
Straumann promotes its own full-arch Pro Arch protocol based on BLX and TLX implants. Straumann CARES libraries adapted for exocad include SRA (Screw-Retained Abutments) at 17° and 30°, plus Variobase for Bridge/Bar — an optimal choice for milled bars and PMMA/zirconia frameworks.
BLX is particularly interesting for immediate loading in distal positions thanks to its aggressive thread design and high primary stability.
Neodent, MIS, Dentium and other workhorses
Neodent (Straumann Group) with the Helix GM line and the Neoarch protocol is a popular and more affordable choice for All-on-4, especially in high-volume clinics. Neodent libraries are properly integrated into exoplan and include the Mini Conical Abutment MUA system.
MIS (V3, C1, M4) with the MIS 4+ protocol offers a balanced MUA system at a reasonable price. Dentium SuperLine, Osstem TS III and Megagen AnyRidge also provide official exocad libraries with full sets of components for All-on-6 and are widely used worldwide.
Premium and niche systems: Zimmer, BioHorizons, Southern
Zimmer Biomet (TSV, T3) and BioHorizons Tapered Pro offer reliable MUA systems and solid CAD libraries popular in the US and Europe. Southern Implants deserves a special mention for its co-axis line with a built-in 12° angle correction — essentially a ready-made solution for tilted distal positions in All-on-4 without needing an angled abutment.
For complex cases involving zygomatic implants, Nobel Zygoma and Southern Zygomatic libraries are also supported in exoplan when proper STL components are provided.
How to choose the right library for your case
When selecting a library, focus on three factors: availability of an official (manufacturer-validated) library, completeness of MUA and ti-base components, and compatibility with your milling center. Using unofficial or mixed libraries for All-on-X is a common reason for misfit bars and screw failures.
Always check the library version and updates before clinical use — manufacturers periodically refine scan body and platform geometry.
If you need help installing exocad, exoplan or setting up official implant libraries for All-on-4 / All-on-6 workflows — contact us on Telegram or WhatsApp. We assist with any version and configuration.