Model analogs are replicas of dental implants used in the dental laboratory to accurately reproduce the position, angulation, and depth of implants from the patient’s mouth. They are essential for fabricating implant-supported restorations such as crowns, bridges, and dentures.

• Model analogs are inserted into impressions or stone casts to create a working model that precisely represents the patient’s implant locations.

• They allow the lab technician to fabricate the restoration without directly working in the patient’s mouth.

• Analogs are available for various implant systems, corresponding to specific implant dimensions and connection types.