UNSPSC 42151513: Dental prosthetic implant abutments

Support or connecting elements used in Cosmetic Dentistry to support the placement of a bridge, crown or implant

UNSPSC 42151513 Dental prosthetic implant abutments is a Commodity code that encompasses replacement components used in dental implant restorations — specifically the connectors that join an implant fixture to a crown or other prosthetic restoration. State and local governments procure these items through corrections departments, public health agencies, and school district health clinics to support dental care for incarcerated populations, indigent patients, and students. The abutments themselves are passive metal or ceramic connector pieces, distinct from the surgical implant fixture and the final crown or denture they support. Issuing bodies under this code include state corrections departments, county health services agencies, municipal public health clinics, and independent school districts with integrated dental programs; repeat purchasing tends to cluster in corrections systems where ongoing dental care for inmates drives regular resupply needs.

The source contains no recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to this code. Activity in dental prosthetic abutment procurement remains sparse in the publicly posted notices reviewed, suggesting either limited formal solicitation in this category, off-the-shelf purchasing through existing contracts, or use of different code classifications by procurement offices. Business development professionals evaluating this code should verify current posting patterns through state procurement portals and corrections department health services divisions before committing pursuit resources.