title: Customized implant abutments: technical notes.
abstract: Custom-fabricated angulated abutments can be of value when implant angulation or position jeopardizes esthetics and/or function and makes retrievability difficult. A wax pattern is prepared over a castable pattern or gold cylinder. After the casting is completed, a secondary screw channel is created in the angulated abutment to retain the superstructure and the definitive prosthesis. The rationale for the use of customized angulated abutments is described. Technical procedures are presented that allow for modifications of individual cases.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University, College of Dentistry 10010-4099, USA.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Reid
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D013674:Technology, Dental
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants