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A new angle on restoring anterior teeth with root-form implants: clinical report
1Dental Service, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY.
Summary
Malpositioned dental implants can be corrected using the new PreAngled Abutment. This innovative abutment successfully restored two missing anterior teeth in a patient with misaligned implants.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Root-form implants are commonly used for replacing missing anterior teeth.
- Implant placement can occasionally result in malpositioning, hindering proper tooth alignment.
- Restoring esthetics and function with malpositioned implants presents a clinical challenge.