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The abutment transfer driver: a prosthodontic implant adjunct

K W Judy1

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pennsylvania 15261, USA.

Implant Dentistry
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Custom abutment transfer drivers enable precise seating and cementation of modified implant abutment heads. These devices ensure accurate placement for fixed and removable prostheses, improving dental restoration outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Prosthodontics
  • Biomaterials Engineering

Background:

  • Accurate seating and cementation of modified implant abutment heads are challenging.
  • Interocclusal clearance and parallelism requirements necessitate precise adjustments.
  • Existing methods may compromise the stability and fit of dental prostheses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evolution and design of custom cast insertion devices.
  • To present abutment transfer drivers for precise implant abutment head manipulation.
  • To facilitate accurate seating and cementation of substantially altered abutment heads.

Main Methods:

  • Development of individual, custom cast insertion devices (abutment transfer drivers).
  • Design considerations for both fixed and removable prostheses.

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  • Application of these devices for seating and cementation procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • Custom abutment transfer drivers allow for rapid and accurate placement of modified abutment heads.
    • These devices effectively address interocclusal clearance and parallelism requirements.
    • Successful implementation in both fixed and removable prosthetic applications.

    Conclusions:

    • Individual, custom cast insertion devices are effective for seating and cementation of altered implant abutment heads.
    • Abutment transfer drivers offer a reliable solution for complex prosthetic cases.
    • The described devices enhance the predictability and success of implant-supported restorations.