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Customized abutments to shape and transfer peri-implant soft-tissue contours
L J Stumpel1, W Haechler, E Bedrossian
1University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|April 28, 2001
Summary
This study presents a technique for creating customized provisional healing abutments to improve the esthetics of dental implant restorations. This method enhances soft tissue contours for a more natural tooth-like appearance.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Esthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Functional success of implant therapy is established.
- Increasing emphasis on achieving natural tooth-like esthetics with dental implants.
- Soft tissue esthetics significantly impact the final outcome of implant restorations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a combination technique for fabricating provisional healing abutments.
- To enhance peri-implant soft tissue contours for improved esthetics.
- To facilitate the transfer of customized soft tissue contours to the dental laboratory.
Main Methods:
- A combination technique is utilized to fabricate provisional healing abutments.
- Early use of provisional restorations is employed to shape soft tissues.
- Technique allows for the transfer of individualized peri-implant soft tissue contours.
Main Results:
- The described technique allows for the fabrication of customized healing abutments.
- Individualized peri-implant soft tissue contours can be effectively transferred.
- Enhanced soft tissue appearance is achieved through early provisionalization.
Conclusions:
- The technique enables practitioners to deliver highly customized implant care.
- Familiar techniques and readily available materials are used.
- Improved esthetic outcomes are achievable in implant therapy.