TY - JOUR
T1 - Fabrication of a custom abutment for a wide-diameter implant in a situation with limited interocclusal space
AU - Bittner, Nurit
AU - Lal, Kunal
AU - Neurohr, John
PY - 2008/12
Y1 - 2008/12
N2 - This article illustrates a technique to solve the esthetic and functional challenges of restoring implants in situations with limited interocclusal clearance. As manufactured, some wide implants lack a gold cylinder abutment that attaches directly to the implant. Instead, an intermediate abutment is provided with the system. However, with limited interocclusal space, it is not feasible to restore an intermediate abutment due to the increased restorative space required. This article describes a technique to fabricate a customized abutment that directly connects to a wide-diameter implant, resulting in a functional and esthetic restoration. (J Prosthet Dent 2008;100:474-477).
AB - This article illustrates a technique to solve the esthetic and functional challenges of restoring implants in situations with limited interocclusal clearance. As manufactured, some wide implants lack a gold cylinder abutment that attaches directly to the implant. Instead, an intermediate abutment is provided with the system. However, with limited interocclusal space, it is not feasible to restore an intermediate abutment due to the increased restorative space required. This article describes a technique to fabricate a customized abutment that directly connects to a wide-diameter implant, resulting in a functional and esthetic restoration. (J Prosthet Dent 2008;100:474-477).
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U2 - 10.1016/S0022-3913(08)60268-1
DO - 10.1016/S0022-3913(08)60268-1
M3 - Article
C2 - 19033032
AN - SCOPUS:56349142958
SN - 0022-3913
VL - 100
SP - 474
EP - 477
JO - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
JF - Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
IS - 6
ER -