Creation of the final abutment before surgery in immediate tooth replacement: two different approaches to obtain a customized zirconia abutment

Eur J Esthet Dent. 2013 Autumn;8(3):398-412.

Abstract

Specialist literature shows that the repeated disconnection of the transmucosal components can generate tissue recession due to the alteration of the delicate environment created between the abutment and surrounding soft tissue. This article will analyze two different techniques of creating the final abutment in the pre-surgery phase, evaluating 2 failing central incisors considered suitable for the immediate tooth replacement technique.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Abutments*
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Gingival Recession / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Incisor
  • Models, Dental
  • Tooth Extraction / methods
  • Zirconium

Substances

  • Dental Porcelain
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide