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Novel bendable abutments as a solution to correct unfavorable implant inclination. A clinical report
Augusto Luis Mendes de Mattos Carpena1, Mateus de Azevedo Kinalski1, César Dalmolin Bergoli1
1Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPEL), Pelotas, Brazil.
Objective:
This clinical case report describes a novel bendable abutment as a prosthetic solution for implants presenting with an unfavorable inclination.
Clinical Considerations:
A metal-ceramic screw-retained single crown was made on this novel bendable abutment in a patient presenting with a pronounced buccal inclination of an implant. A plastic reference guide is used to define the correct inclination and then this inclination is transferred to the abutment using a specific bending device at the same appointment.
Conclusions:
Bendable abutments can be used as a solution to correct unfavorable implant inclinations. This abutment can be customized at the same appointment considering a case-specific inclination rather than conventional pre-angled abutments.
Clinical Significance:
Bendable abutments can be customized according to each case specificities while conventional pre-angled abutments may not be adequate for all patients. Also, the abutment customization could be easily done by dentists at their own practices using a specific bending device with hand pressure only, saving time, and the need to order pre-angled abutments or having it in stock.
