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Novel bendable abutments as a solution to correct unfavorable implant inclination. A clinical report
Author(s) -
Carpena Augusto Luis Mendes de Mattos,
Kinalski Mateus,
Bergoli César Dalmolin,
dos Santos Mateus Bertolini Fernandes
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/jerd.12654
Subject(s) - abutment , dental abutments , implant , crown (dentistry) , dentistry , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , materials science , inclination angle , engineering , structural engineering , medicine , surgery
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.