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A modified implant healing abutment to optimize soft tissue contours: a case report
Edmond H N Pow1, Anne S McMillan
1Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Implant Dentistry
|December 14, 2004
Summary
A simple technique addresses challenges with fitting larger, anatomically shaped abutments after conventional healing. This method simplifies implant restoration procedures for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Conventional healing abutments create a soft tissue profile that may not adequately support larger, anatomically shaped abutments.
- This inadequacy can lead to difficulties during implant restoration procedures, including abutment insertion, impression making, and provisional fabrication.
Observation:
- Standard machined abutments are often smaller than anatomically shaped ones.
- The tissue contour around a standard healing abutment might not be sufficient for a larger, custom abutment.
Findings:
- A straightforward technique is presented to overcome the limitations of soft tissue profiles created by conventional healing abutments.
- This technique facilitates the accommodation of larger, anatomically shaped abutments.
Implications:
- Simplifies the process of placing and restoring dental implants with anatomically shaped abutments.
- Improves the efficiency and predictability of provisional restoration fabrication in implant dentistry.
- Offers a practical solution for clinicians facing challenges with soft tissue management around dental implants.