An introduction to single implant abutments

Dent Update. 2013 Jan-Feb;40(1):7-10, 12-4, 16-7. doi: 10.12968/denu.2013.40.1.7.

Abstract

This article is an introduction to single implant abutments and aims to provide basic information about abutments which are essential for all dental personnel who are involved in dental implantology.

Clinical relevance: This article provides a basic knowledge of implants and implant abutments which are of paramount importance, as replacement of missing teeth with oral implants has become a well-established clinical procedure.

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Connective Tissue / anatomy & histology
  • Dental Abutments*
  • Dental Alloys
  • Dental Implant-Abutment Design*
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Epithelial Attachment / anatomy & histology
  • Gingiva / anatomy & histology

Substances

  • Dental Alloys
  • Dental Porcelain