A time-saving technique for selection, insertion, and provisional restoration of angulated abutments for dental implants

A time-saving technique for selection, insertion, and provisional restoration of angulated abutments for dental implants
April 2005
Edmond H.N. Pow, BDS, MDS
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry Çƒ¢ Volume 93 Çƒ¢ Number 4
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Abstract
Angulated abutments are useful in correcting some malpositioned or misaligned implants. However, selection of angulated abutments at chairside may be difficult. Each abutment must be selected taking into consideration the esthetics, contour, and occlusion of the definitive restoration. When inserting an angulated abutment, the ultimate position will also affect the location of the future screw access opening. If not oriented properly, another appointment for reseating the abutment and impression making may be required. A screw-retained provisional implant-supported prosthesis can be efficiently fabricated in the laboratory after the definitive impression has been made. A simple technique is presented to save chairside time and reduce the number of appointments while requiring only minimal materials and components.
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Publishing and Reprint Information
* aLecturer, Oral Rehabilitation
* *Reprint requests to: Dr Edmond H.N. Pow, Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, 34 Hospital Road, HONG KONG Fax: (852) 2858 6114
* Email address: ehnpow@hkusua.hku.hk (Edmond H.N. Pow)
* Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
* Copyright ¨© 2005 by The Editorial Council of The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
* doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.12.004