Instructions for Use Dental Abutments

Form titleInstructions for Use Dental Abutments
Document No.TF-MDR-1000-17.2 GR
Revision03
Date15.04.2026

XGATE Dental Abutments Instructions for Use

1.Product Description

XGATE Dental Abutments provide a large range of abutments compatible with XGATE Dental Implants as well as with other dental implant systems listed below. The design of the Dental Abutments is similar for all connection types, the only difference being the internal connection type.

The Dental Abutments range consists of: Healing Caps, Multi Unit Abutments Straight / 17° 30° 45° Angulated, Ti-Base Abutments, Ti-Base UNO Abutments Hex/Round, Titanium Sleeve, DLOC Attachments Straight / 9° 15° 30° Angulated, Ball Attachments Straight / 9° 15° 30° Angulated, Titanium Abutments Straight / 15° 25° Angulated, Titanium Abutments with Shoulder Straight / 15° 25° Angulated and UCLA Abutments. Abutment screws are included in the abutment packaging. Abutment screws are also available in single packaging.

XGATE Dental Abutments are supplied with a CNC-machined surface and are also available anodized (colored).

XGATE Dental Abutments are available for the following platform types:

Internal Hex Regular, Internal Hex Slim, Conical Regular Platform, Conical Slim Platform, Conical Mini.

XGATE Dental Abutments are also available in other connections compatible with the following companies:

OSSTEM, Nobel Active Narrow, Nobel Active Regular, Megagen AnyRidge, MIS V3 Narrow, MIS V3/C1 Regular, Straumann Bone Level Regular 4.1–4.8, Neodent Grand Morse, Megagen AnyOne, Astra® 3.5/4.0, Astra® 4.5/5.0.

Available range of measurements of the Dental Abutments:

  • Diameter: 3.0 mm to 7.0 mm
  • Profile heights: 0 mm, 1 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm

Some products may not be regulatory cleared for sale in your market. Please contact your local sales representative. For the availability of the measurements, see the XGATE online catalog: www.XGATE.Dental

Healing Cap
Straight Abutment
Angled Abutment
Straight Anatomic Abutment
Titanium Abutment with Shoulder
Abutment Screw
Straight Multi Unit Abutment D-type, V-type
Straight Multi Unit Abutment D-type, V-type
Angled Multi Unit Abutment D-type
Ti-Base A-type, M-type Hex/Round
Ti-Base UNO Hex/Round Connection
Ti-Base Monolith Direct Hex/Round
Titanium Sleeve Abutment
Ball Attachment Abutment
Angled Ball Attachment Abutment
DLOC Attachment Abutment
Angled DLOC Attachment Abutment
UCLA Titanium Base

Note: Dental Abutments are provided non-sterile, for single use, with a screw. The abutment screw is also available in single packaging. Related dental instruments involved in the surgical procedure (e.g. abutment driver, screwdriver, ratchet) and prosthetic protocols are described in the XGATE Surgical & Prosthetic Manual TF-MDR-1000-17.3. For processing of reusable dental surgical instruments, refer to IFU TF-MDR-2000-17.1.

2.Intended Use

XGATE dental implants can be used for all indications requiring oral, endosseous implants for functional and aesthetic rehabilitation of edentulous and partially dentate upper or lower jaws. The restoration may comprise single crowns, bridges and partial or full dentures connected to the implants with abutments.

3.Intended Users and Patient Groups

XGATE medical devices are intended to be used by dental healthcare professionals.

XGATE medical devices are intended to be used in partially and/or fully edentulous patients subject to dental implantation and/or restoration treatment.

4.Indication for Use

The XGATE Dental Implants System is indicated for use in surgical and restorative applications for placement in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore the patient's chewing function. The XGATE Dental Implants System is also indicated for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading.

Dental Abutments are intended to be connected to a dental implant to restore artificial teeth.

Healing Caps are intended to be temporarily connected to a dental implant or abutment to support the healing stage of the soft tissue.

5.Materials

XGATE Dental Abutments: titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V, trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate.

6.Contraindications

Dental Abutments are contraindicated for:

  • Patients allergic, intolerant or hypersensitive to titanium Ti-6Al-4V (titanium, aluminum, vanadium) or stainless steel (surgical instruments; dental drills are with or without DLC – diamond-like carbon – coating).
  • Patients medically unfit for operation and/or surgical procedures: severe uncontrollable systemic disease, metabolic bone disorders, uncontrolled hemorrhagic diseases, uncooperative/unmotivated patient, drug, alcohol or tobacco abuse, psychotic diseases, long-standing therapy-resistant functional disturbances, xerostomia, compromised immunoresistance and leucocytic malfunctioning, illnesses requiring periodic administration of steroids or anticonvulsants, uncontrollable endocrine diseases.

Relative contraindications: previous bone radiotherapy, diabetes mellitus, medicinal anticoagulation / hemorrhagic diatheses, bruxism, parafunctional habits, complicated anatomical bone conditions, uncontrolled periodontitis, diseases of the temporomandibular joint, treatable pathological diseases of the jaw and mucous membranes, pregnancy, inadequate oral hygiene.

Local contraindications: insufficient bone and inadequate bone quality, local root debris, or the location of vital blood vessels, nerves, maxillary sinus and soft tissue space and their relation to implant placement.

7.Warning

XGATE dental medical devices are intended for use by trained dental specialists.

It is recommended that practitioners attend hands-on training courses in order to learn proper techniques, including biomechanical requirements and radiographic evaluation.

To achieve the desired performance, XGATE medical devices must be used in accordance with the XGATE Surgical & Prosthetic Manual (TF-MDR-1000-17.3), IFU Dental Surgical Instruments Reusable (TF-MDR-2000-17.1) and IFU Dental Implants (TF-MDR-1000-17.1).

Dental Abutments are provided non-sterile and are for single use. Do not re-sterilize and do not re-use!

Prior to use, they must be sterilized in accordance with these instructions.

Use of a non-sterile device may lead to infection of tissues or infectious diseases.

For small devices, components and detachable devices, care must be taken that they are not swallowed or aspirated by the patient. Use supporting medical devices to prevent aspiration or swallowing, e.g. a throat shield.

Deficiencies in patient evaluation, pre-operative diagnosis and treatment planning may cause implant failure or patient injury.

Drilling beyond the intended depth in lower jaw surgery may potentially result in permanent numbness of the lower lip and chin or lead to hemorrhage in the floor of the mouth.

Periodic follow-up evaluations including radiographs are recommended. Special attention should be paid to oral hygiene and habits, occlusion adjustments and the stability of the prosthesis.

8.Precautions

Thorough screening of prospective implant candidates must be performed. Visual inspection as well as panoramic and periapical radiographs are essential to determine anatomical landmarks, occlusal conditions, periodontal status and adequacy of bone. Lateral cephalometric radiographs, CT scans and tomograms may also be beneficial.

Special attention has to be given to patients who have localized or systemic factors that could interfere with the healing process of either bone or soft tissue or with the osseointegration process (e.g. evaluation of the dentition, cigarette smoking, poor oral hygiene, uncontrolled diabetes, oro-facial radiotherapy, steroid therapy, infections in the neighboring bone). Special caution is advised in patients who receive bisphosphonate therapy.

In general, implant placement and prosthetic design must accommodate individual patient conditions. In case of bruxism or unfavorable jaw relationships, reappraisal of the treatment option may be considered.

Use of the implant may require preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis. In type I or II bone, when you feel a strong resistance while placing the implant, remove the mount and place the 2.5 mm insertion tool, rotate back (counterclockwise) 2–3 turns, then continue to screw clockwise. Small-diameter implants and angled abutments are not recommended for use in the posterior region of the mouth. The maximum insertion torque is 50 Ncm.

9.Sterilization

Dental Abutments, including Healing Caps and Screws, are supplied non-sterile and are intended for single use. Prior to use, they must be steam sterilized using one of the validated sterilization cycles described below.

General Requirements

  • Use a steam sterilizer (autoclave) operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Packaging: seal a single device in a sterilization pouch.
    • For the U.S. market: use an FDA-cleared sterilization pouch.
  • Sterilization cycles have been validated in accordance with ISO 17665-1.
  • Do not reprocess and do not reuse these devices.
  • After sterilization, the devices are intended for immediate use.

Method 1 — Gravity Displacement Cycle

Cycle type
Gravity displacement
Temperature
121 °C (250 °F)
Exposure time
30 minutes
Drying time
30 minutes (in chamber)

Method 2 — Dynamic Air Removal (Pre-Vacuum) Cycle

Cycle type
Dynamic air removal / pre-vacuum
Temperature
132 °C (270 °F)
Maximum temperature
137 °C (279 °F)
Exposure time
4 minutes
Drying time
30 minutes (in chamber)
Special Instruction: For Ti-Base Abutments cemented with a ceramic zirconia top, use Method 2 only.

10.Adverse Effects

Loss of implant anchorage (failure to osseointegrate) and loss of the prosthesis are possible occurrences after surgery. Lack of quantity or quality of the remaining bone, infections, poor patient oral hygiene or cooperation, and generalized diseases (diabetes, etc.) are some potential causes of loss of anchorage.

11.Surgical Procedure

Surgical procedures and the drilling protocol are described in the XGATE Surgical & Prosthetic Manual (TF-MDR-1000-17.3).

Tightening limit recommendations

  • Implant installation to the desired position: maximum insertion torque 50 Ncm. Do not exceed 50 Ncm.
  • For immediate function, the implant should be able to withstand a final torque of 35–45 Ncm.
  • Tightening of the healing abutment on the implant: 5–10 Ncm.
  • Tightening of the abutment screw on the implant analog: 10–15 Ncm.
  • Tightening of the abutment screw on the implant: 30–35 Ncm.

12.Clinical Benefits and Undesirable Side Effects

Clinical benefits associated with the XGATE Dental Implants System and Instruments

The XGATE Dental Implants System consists of implants, abutments, screws, accessories and instruments used in surgical implantation procedures and restorative applications. The clinical benefits arising from these procedures are restoring missing teeth, restoring missing crowns and restoring the patient's chewing function.

Undesirable side effects associated with the XGATE Dental Implants System and Instruments

The surgical implantation procedure involves risks which may be associated with typical side effects such as localized swelling, infection, inflammation, tenderness of short duration, edema and hematoma or bleeding. Numbness of the lower lip and chin region following lower jaw surgery, and of the tissue beside the nose following upper jaw surgery, is a possible side effect of the surgery. Although it is most probably of a temporary nature, in very rare cases the numbness has been permanent. Gingival-mucosal (gum tissue) ulceration, tissue reaction or infection may occur but generally respond to local care.

Complications associated with dental implants include, but are not limited to: temporary complaints such as pain, swelling, speech impediments, gingival infections, inadequate function or device failure (mobility, loss of integrity), injury during surgery, bone fracture, perforation (sinus, alveolar plates), post-surgical paresthesia.

Complications associated with dental abutments include, but are not limited to: inadequate function (incompatibility), device failure (mobility, loss of integrity), damage to existing dentition.

During the use of dental surgical instruments and implantation, the pharyngeal (gag) reflex may be triggered in patients with a sensitive gag reflex.

Longer-term complaints: chronic pain related to the dental implant, permanent paresthesia, dysesthesia, loss of bone in the upper/lower ridges, damage to existing dentition, local or systemic infections including bacterial endocarditis, oroantral fistulae, oronasal fistulae, discoloration in the mucosal area, adversely affected adjacent teeth, irreversible injury to adjacent teeth, fractured implant, jaw, bone or restoration, aesthetic problems, nerve damage, exfoliation, hyperplasia.

In accordance with the requirements of the European Medical Device Regulation MDR (EU) 2017/745, the XGATE Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP) for XGATE Dental Implants & Abutments is available at the following website:

https://ec.europa.eu/tools/eudamed

(The website will be available upon launch of the European Database on Medical Devices, EUDAMED.)

Serious Incident Notice

For a user/patient/third party in the European Union and in countries with identical regulatory requirements: if a serious incident has occurred during use of this device or as a result of its use, please report it to the manufacturer and to your national authority.

13.Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Safety Information

The XGATE Dental Implants System has not been evaluated for safety and compatibility in the MR environment. It has not been tested for heating, migration or image artifact in the MR environment. The safety of the XGATE Dental Implants System in the MR environment is unknown. Scanning a patient who has this device may result in patient injury.

14.Storage, Handling and Transportation

The products must be stored in dry conditions in their original packaging at room temperature and must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Incorrect storage and transportation may influence device characteristics, leading to failure.

15.Disposal

Product disposal shall be in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements, considering different contamination levels.

Manufacturer: Xgate Dental Group GmbH
Falkensteiner Straße 77, 60322 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tel.: +49 69 95 90 840-0 · xgate.dental
Distributor: XGATE Dental Inc
24A Trolley Square Unit #4038, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA
Tel.: (302) 498-8373 · www.XGATE.Dental
CE1282

Prescription device: Rx only
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed physician or dentist.

Basic UDI-DI Information

ProductBasic UDI-DI number
Dental Abutments42558958XGAbutmentCY

Symbols Glossary

The following symbols may be presented on the device labeling and/or accompanying information.

Catalogue number
Lot number
Use-by date
Do not use if package is damaged and consult instructions for use
Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use
Caution
Manufacturer details
Authorized representative in the European Community
CE mark
Medical device
Rx only
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or dentist.
Unique Device Identifier
Date of manufacture
Non-pyrogenic
Sterilized using irradiation
Non-sterile
Do not resterilize
Do not re-use
Single sterile barrier system
Double sterile barrier system
Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging inside
Single sterile barrier system with protective packaging outside
Keep away from sunlight
Keep dry
Temperature limit
Humidity limitation – standard ambient conditions
Date
Information website for patients
Patient name or patient ID
Name and address of the implanting healthcare institution/provider
IFU TF-MDR-1000-17.2 GR / Rev.03 / 15.04.2026© XGATE Dental