Digital workflow for predictable immediate loading in the mandible by using a shape memory dental implant abutment system: A clinical report

Denny Chao; Russell Crockett; Benjamin Wu; Kumar Shah

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.04.013

Digital workflow for predictable immediate loading in the mandible by using a shape memory dental implant abutment system: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2020 Jan;123(1):1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.04.013. Epub 2019 May 29.

Authors

Denny Chao¹, Russell Crockett², Benjamin Wu³, Kumar Shah⁴

Affiliations

¹ Resident, Graduate Prosthodontics, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
² Past Resident, Graduate Prosthodontics, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
³ Chair, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
⁴ Director, Graduate Prosthodontics, Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif. Electronic address: prosthodontist@ucla.edu.

PMID: 31153616
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2019.04.013

Abstract

Digital surgical planning for immediately loaded dental implants can be a predictable and accurate procedure, with the interim prosthesis also designed digitally. If the planning and execution are meticulous, chairside adjustments can be minimized because the outcome should be closely matched to the proposed digital plan. A novel dental implant abutment system made from a shape memory metal could be an answer to the cement versus screw controversy as it uses neither. This new system can provide patients with better esthetics and is biologically favorable.

MeSH terms

Dental Implants*
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Esthetics, Dental
Humans
Immediate Dental Implant Loading*
Mandible
Treatment Outcome
Workflow

Substances

Dental Implants