Journal article
Novel bendable abutments as a solution to correct unfavorable implant inclination. A clinical report
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry, Vol.32(8), pp.757-762
12/01/2020
DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12654
PMID: 32897646
Abstract
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.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Novel bendable abutments as a solution to correct unfavorable implant inclination. A clinical report
- Creators
- Augusto Luis Mendes de Mattos Carpena - Fed Univ Pelotas UFPEL, Grad Program Dent, Pelotas, RS, BrazilMateus de Azevedo Kinalski - Universidade Federal de PelotasCesar Dalmolin Bergoli - Universidade Federal de PelotasMateus Bertolini Fernandes dos Santos - Universidade Federal de Pelotas
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry, Vol.32(8), pp.757-762
- DOI
- 10.1111/jerd.12654
- PMID
- 32897646
- NLM abbreviation
- J Esthet Restor Dent
- ISSN
- 1496-4155
- eISSN
- 1708-8240
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 6
- Grant note
- 001 / Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior; Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2020
- Academic Unit
- Prosthodontics
- Record Identifier
- 9984946627402771
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