Southern Implants in exoplan: 25 Libraries for Complex Cases
Southern Implants is a South African manufacturer specializing in what most others avoid: angled Co-Axis, immediate molars MAX, zygomatic constructions in cases of severe atrophy. If you're looking for a Southern Implants exoplan library, the DentalLibs catalog contains around 25 libraries of this brand for exoplan, plus guided surgery components and a separate library for RealGUIDE.
Below is a breakdown by product line: how External Hex, Deep Conical, TRI-NEX, IT, Inverta and PROVATA differ, where Co-Axis is hidden and what you need for zygoma planning.
What Is Co-Axis and Which Southern Implants Library You Need
Co-Axis is not a separate implant but a configuration with a preset angle built into the neck itself. The screw channel axis is offset relative to the implant axis, so the access channel exits palatally or lingually rather than through the facial surface of the crown. This is the key to immediate protocols in the anterior region and to All-on-X without angled multi-units.
Co-Axis appears in several product lines, most often in conical systems. For such cases, PROVATA Tapered with an internal hex and Deep Conical Tapered with a deep conical connection are suitable. There's no need to look for a separate "Co-Axis library": the angle is already built into the geometry of the product line.
Southern Implants Zygomatic Implants: Planning Complex Cases
Zygoma is a solution for severe maxillary atrophy where classic placement isn't possible. Such protocols almost always go through guided surgery: positioning accuracy in the zygomatic bone is critical, with virtually no room for error in depth and angulation.
In exoplan, planning is built on the combination of the implant library of the required product line and the surgical guide components. Southern Implants also offers angled Co-Axis solutions, which are often combined with zygomatic supports in hybrid constructions.
- assessing zygomatic bone volume via CBCT before selecting the library
- checking implant length — zygomatic variants are significantly longer than standard ones
- guided protocol via kit and sleeve to control the trajectory
- aligning the axis with the future prosthetics as early as the planning stage
Southern Implants Product Line Overview: Deep Conical, External Hex, TRI-NEX, IT
The brand's portfolio is broad, and this is the main cause of selection errors. Briefly, here's what each does:
- External Hex — classic external hexagon; Cylindrical, Tapered, Platform Switch, Int Drive versions and the immediate MAX/MAX8 series
- Deep Conical — deep conical connection; Cylindrical and Tapered, including Co-Axis
- TRI-NEX — internal trilobe with integrated platform switch; Tapered, Cylindrical, NexMax
- IT (Internal Octagon) — tissue-level, internal octagon; Cylindrical, Tapered, ITMax
- Inverta — Body-Shift™ concept; DC and External Hex variants
- PROVATA — conical with internal hex, including ProvataMax
For immediate molar replacement after extraction, look at External Hex MAX — the MAX series is designed for a wide socket bed. If you work with the Body-Shift concept, you need Inverta DC.
Southern Implants Connection Types: How Not to Get the Platform Wrong
An error at the connection level is the most expensive: the library will load, the plan will pass, but the prosthetic component or Ti-Base (titanium base) physically won't seat. Southern Implants connections are fundamentally different: external hexagon (External Hex), internal cone (Deep Conical), internal trilobe (TRI-NEX) and internal octagon (IT).
Before downloading a library, verify against the catalog label or IFU: the family, connection type and platform. The product line name in the exoplan file name is your main reference point: DeepConical, ExtHex, Tri-Nex, IT, Inverta or Provata.
Guided Surgery: kit and sleeve Libraries for Southern Implants
For a guided protocol, the implant library alone isn't enough. You need guide components: the surgical kit describes the system's instrument set, while the sleeve library provides the sleeves for designing the guide. Without them, exoplan won't calculate the correct offsets and guide depth.
If you plan in a different environment, the brand also has a library for RealGUIDE — the same data set for digital planning and guided surgery preparation in the RealGUIDE ecosystem.
How to Select a Southern Implants Library in exoplan
The algorithm is short: identify the product line by the label, then the body shape (Cylindrical/Tapered), then whether you need the plan fda marking. Most Southern Implants libraries in the catalog carry the FDA marking, which indicates compliance with the labeling for the US market; for planning, this is an indicator of current geometry from the official IFU.
All the listed Southern Implants product lines for exoplan and RealGUIDE are available in the DentalLibs catalog. Download the library for the patient's specific system, not the "brand in general" — with Southern this is especially important because of the number of mutually exclusive connections.
Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Implants Libraries in exoplan
Is there a separate library for Co-Axis?
No. Co-Axis is a configuration with a preset angle within the PROVATA, Deep Conical and External Hex product lines. The channel angle is already built into the geometry of the corresponding library.
How do you plan Southern Implants zygomatic implants?
Through guided surgery: the implant library of the required product line plus kit and sleeve for the guide. Accuracy in the zygomatic bone is critical, so a guided protocol is preferable.
What does the plan fda marking mean?
It indicates a library compliant with the system's FDA marking. For planning, this is a sign of current geometry from the manufacturer's official IFU.
Are Southern Implants available in RealGUIDE?
Yes, the catalog includes a separate Southern Implants library for RealGUIDE — for digital planning and guided surgery preparation.
