Choice of abutment I
When restoring implants with fixed crown and bridgework, the clinician faces a variety of implant abutments to choose from: Abutments made of different materials (metal or ceramics) and fabricated with different techniques (cast or CAD/CAM abutments). In this module, these treatment options are discussed in detail, including their esthetic, mechanical and biological impact and long-term performance.
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Total lectures time: 1 h 17 minutes
Assessment time: 30 minutes
Manufacturing options and physical properties of abutments
Author Stefan Holst
Clinical protocols and treatment considerations
Author Stefan Holst
To earn CE credits a lecture has to be watched completely and the referring exam needs to be passed. An exam is passed if at least 70% of all answers are correct.
After achievement a personal certificate is issued. It is valid 1 year. The certificate is anytime retrievable in the „My certificates“ area on Dental Campus.
The exam can be repeated 4 times. Each re-examination can be taken after anytime.
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Learning objectives
After completing this module you should be able to:
- Understand the importance of the interface between the restoration and the soft tissue
- Describe the impact of material selection on the stability of peri-implant tissue architecture
- Discuss indications and limitations and associated risks when selecting different abutment materials
- Understand the impact of manufacturing quality on the long-term performance of abutments
- Know the broad range of treatment options depending on the clinical situation and level of experience
- Understand the scientific knowledge gap on ideal abutment contour and design