Implant Abutments
There are three main choices when it comes to choosing an abutment for your fixed restorations:
Standard Abutments
These abutments can be chosen from the system used in the implant. The implant companies continue to evolve these abutments and extend the use to more complicated cases. Use your catalog for the system. Additional resources are the representatives from the company as well as the customer service 1-800 numbers.
Indications:
Posterior restorations with normal bone structure are best candidates for these type of abutments.
Lab Fabricated Abutments
Most implant systems have a “gold adapt” or “UCLA” type of abutment. These abutments have a plastic sleeve that the experienced technician can modify, and then cast, to accommodate a range of axial inclinations between implant and the overlying crown. This system allows the technician to create the best possible abutment to support the Doctor’s choice of restorative crown. An excellent solution.
Indications:
Anterior or Posterior restorations with angular placed implants are best suited for this type of abutment
CAD/CAM Fabricated Abutments
This type of abutment continues to evolve with the CAD/CAM technology. Our current choice is the Procera custom abutment in Ti or Zi. Manufactured to precisely fit the Noble Biocare systems, this option allows for an all-ceramic Zirconia or Titanium abutment.
Indications:
Anterior restorations utilizing translucent restorations, such as Eris or e-max, are indicated for this type of abutment