The In-House Solution
for Milling Titanium Custom Abutments
Titanium Custom Abutment Kit (AK-1) Compatible with DGSHAPE DWX-43W & DWX-42W Series Wet Milling Solutions
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Abutment Material Adapters
Required for Use with DWX-43W & DWX-42W Series Mills and Pre-Mill Titanium Blanks from MEDENTiKA ®, DESS®, and GeoMEDI®.MEDENTiKA® Material Adapter (AK-1-ME)
DESS® Material Adapter (AK-1-DE)
GeoMEDI® Material Adapter (AK-1-GE)
$440.95 US* MSRP
AK-1 Abutment Kit
Required for Use with DWX-42W Series Mills Only$999.95 US* MSRP
* U.S. only. For Canada, Latin America and Caribbean pricing, please call (949) 727-2100, or contact an Authorized Roland DGA Dealer in your area. Adapters each sold separately.
The preferred choice for dental professionals worldwide in restoring dental implants. DGSHAPE technology delivers precision and ease in the in-house production of titanium custom abutments. This innovative solution makes the process faster, more convenient, and more cost-effective than ever before.
Added Value Accessory: Eliminate Outsourcing Costs
Reduce the average cost from $175 per unit with outsourcing to just $79 per unit through in-house production.
What You Need to Start Milling Titanium Custom Abutments Today:
For DWX-43W Users
- AK-1 Material Adapter (AK-1-ME, AK-1-DE, or AK-1-GE)
- ZTR/ZTB Tooling (ZTR-150D, ZTB-100D, ZTB-50D)
The DWX-43W’s new internal material holder design is fully compatible with DGSHAPE’s AK-1 material adapters, eliminating the need for the AK-1 kit. This new design also offers up to 20% faster milling times with the exclusive ZTR tooling.
For DWX-42W Series Users
- AK-1 Abutment Kit (AK-1), ZTB tooling included with kit
- AK-1 Material Adapter (AK-1-ME, AK-1-DE, or AK-1-GE each sold separately)
A Simplified and Cost-Effective Workflow
with DGSHAPE’s Wet Milling Solutions
DGSHAPE’s DWX-43W and DWX-42W series wet milling solutions are built to build your business, built to last. The AK-1 Abutment added-value accessory delivers a convenient, cost-effective solution for the in-house production of titanium custom abutments.
*AK-1 attachments and pre-milled titanium blanks sold separately.
Milling Custom Titanium Abutments
DWX-43W vs. 42W Series Comparison
| ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION | NEW DWX-43W | PREVIOUS DWX-42W SERIES |
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| Abutment Kit (#AK-1) | Not Necessary with new coolant tank tray and internal holder. | Required, not included with purchase. |
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AK-1 Material Adapter (Compatible with Pre-Mill Titanium Blanks from MedentiKa (#AK-1-ME), DESS (#AK-1-DE), and GeoMEDI (#AK-1-GE)) |
Required for milling custom titanium abutments, not included with purchase. | Required, not included with purchase. |
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ZTB Milling Tools (ZTB-150D, ZTB-100D, ZTB-50D) |
Required for milling custom titanium abutments, not included with purchase. | Required, not included with purchase. |
| NEW ZTR-150D Milling Tool | New 3.0 mm Titanium Grinding tool promotes 20% faster milling times when compared to ZTB-150D, not included with purchase. | Not compatible with DWX-42W series milling devices. |
Milling Titanium Custom Abutments
3-Easy-Steps
Switch Out Tooling
For DWX-43W:
Remove standard tooling and place specialized tooling, ZTR-150D, ZTB-100D, and ZTB-50D in the ATC tool slots designated in your CAM software.
For DWX-42W Series:
Remove AK-1 tank tray and place specialized tooling, ZTB-150D, ZTB-100D, and ZTB-50D in the ATC tool slots designated in your CAM software.
Securely Place AK-1 Material Adapter
Screw in your choice of AK-1 material adapter* into the internal material holder of the device.
*Material Adapter Sold Separately
Mill and Complete
Insert and secure the pre-mill titanium CAD/CAM blank of choice, output to DGSHAPE CAM Software, and process the milling of the job in VPanel.
AK-1 Abutment Kit
(Required for DWX-42W Series Wet Milling Solutions only)
Three Types of Special-Purpose Milling Burs
Specially engineered burs, compatible with pre-milled blocks from MedentiKA, DESS, and GeoMedi.
Switch-Out Tray and Two Special-Purpose Filters
Designed specifically for the collection of titanium milling waste, the switch-out tray is supplied with two replacement filters.
Torque Driver
Fix materials to the adapter with the appropriate levels of torque.
Receptacle Tray
Keep your milling materials close-to-hand and your workstation organized.
Hexagonal Wrench
Make adjustments to your milling set-up with the hexagonal wrench.
Material Adapter Attachments
(Sold Separately)
AK-1-ME
Compatible with MEDENTiKA PreFace® series
AK-1-DE
Compatible with DESS® Pre-Mill series
AK-1-GE
Compatible with GeoMedi Geo CMFit® series
A Simply Innovative Solution
that Combines Cost-Effective Production with High-Esthetic Results
Outsourcing and lengthy turnaround times for Titanium Custom Abutments are now a thing of the past with the AK-1 Add-On Accessory and DGSHAPE’s DWX-43W and DWX-42W series wet milling solutions. These advanced systems make it easier than ever to enhance your dental businesses' in-house capabilities, driving greater efficiency and profitability. Expand your revenue potential and maximize your bottom line with cutting-edge technology that streamlines production and improves turnaround speed.
Additional Features
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Low investment and low cost per unit— purchase a kit with a price point just under $1,000 and you could save many thousands each year on outsourcing costs. |
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Clinicians and lab technicians have full control over design and materials from start-to-finish— mill both the custom abutment and implant supported restoration in-house. |
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Produce prosthetics with flexibility for passive fit and correction— custom abutments provide a more precise fit and greater esthetics, especially in the anterior region. |
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Save time, effort while providing a better experience for dental patients— custom abutments require fewer chairside visits and adjustments. |
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The AK-1 Accessory is fully compatible with the following CAM software:
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DGSHAPE's Open Architecture Platform Eco-System allows for design with your choice of CAD Software including 3Shape, exocad, Dental wings, and more. |
Additional Information
Specifications
| Item | Content | ||||
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| Applicable model | DWX-43W, DWX-42W, DWX-42W Plus | ||||
| Supported CAD | 3Shape, exocad, Dental Wings* | ||||
| Supported CAD | DGSHAPE CAM, MillBox* | ||||
| Product configuration | AK-1 (Primary set) | Tray with special-purpose filter, three types of special-purpose milling burs, torque screwdriver, receptacle tray, hexagonal wrench, replacement filters, manual | |||
| AK-1-DE / NT / ME / GE (attachment) | Material Adapters compatible with pre-mill blanks from MEDENTiKA®, DESS®, and GeoMEDI®. | ||||
| Productivity | Processing time | 40-75 Minutes, Case Varies by Design | |||
| Consumables | Titanium Milling Tools | ZTR-150D (DWX-43W Only) ZTB-150D (DWX-43W, DWX-42W, & DWX-42W Plus) ZTB-100D (DWX-43W, DWX-42W, & DWX-42W Plus) ZTB-50D (DWX-43W, DWX-42W, & DWX-42W Plus) |
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Roland DGA has been a leader in advanced machine manufacturing for over 35 years, providing practical and reliable solutions as well as unmatched service and support for dental professionals.
DGSHAPE is improving dental restoration workflows and making it incredibly easy for labs to produce accurate and cost-efficient dental prosthetics.
