Modification of angulated abutments to avoid unesthetic display of metal.
A procedure is described whereby the facial margin of angulated abutments are repositioned to avoid unesthetic display of metal in the anterior maxilla. The procedure is not difficult and can make a considerable difference in the patient's acceptance of the restoration.
McCartney
J W
JW
Central Dental Laboratory, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
Vermilyea
S G
SG
Fosdal
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D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000497:Alloys; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003779:Denture Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000497:Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C031462:titanium alloy (TiAl6V4); D014025:Titanium