title: Modification of angulated abutments to avoid unesthetic display of metal.
abstract: 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.
authors: Central Dental Laboratory, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors: J W
authors: JW
authors: McCartney
authors: S G
authors: SG
authors: Vermilyea
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Fosdal
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000497:Alloys; D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C031462:titanium alloy (TiAl6V4); D014025:Titanium