title: A new custom-made abutment for dental implants: a technical note.
abstract: The restoration of four missing maxillary incisors with implants and custom-made abutments is described. Acetal was used to fabricate the custom-made abutments, instead of the conventional metals. This material is resistant to wear, and it is biocompatible and white in color. Acetal meets esthetic requirements, particularly when restoring the anterior region of the dental arches. The white post does not give a grayish appearance to the surrounding soft tissues, and the possible gingival recession around the post will not compromise esthetics. The presented case report indicates excellent esthetic and functional results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Oral Pathology, University of Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Corrente
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vergnano
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pascetta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ramadori
mesh_terms: D000080:Acetals; D000328:Adult; D003188:Composite Resins; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla
chemical_list: D000080:Acetals; D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants