[Current status of implant-abutment--part 1: abutments for cemented versus screw retained restorations]

Refuat Hapeh Vehashinayim (1993). 2012 Jan;29(1):19-25, 63.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Fixed implant supported single crowns and fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) have become an accepted treatment option for replacing and restoring missing teeth. Recent systematic reviews summarized excellent 5- and 10-year survival rates for both reconstruction types. In screw-retained restorations, the fastening screw provides a solid joint between the restoration and the implant abutment or between the restoration and the implant itself. With cement-retained prostheses, this restorative screw is eliminated for many reasons: esthetics, occlusal stability, and fabrication of passively fitting restorations. The purpose of this article is to review the variety of implant-abutments available for fabrication of fixed implant-supported restoration and compare between the various abutment forms (screw vs. cement retained).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dental Abutments*
  • Dental Cements*
  • Dental Implant-Abutment Design*
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Prosthesis Retention
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Humans
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Dental Cements
  • Dental Implants