The evolution of external and internal implant/abutment connections.
The indications for implant dentistry continue to increase, enabling the restoration of partially and totally edentulous patients with greater success and predictability. Recent goals for implant dentistry include simplifying the involved procedures, reducing the duration of therapy for the patient and clinician, and enabling the use of conventional prosthodontic techniques for implant-supported restorations. This article reviews key developments in implantology and highlights the various design characteristics of internal abutment connection implants, demonstrating their clinical application in a detailed case presentation.
Finger
Israel M
IM
Department of Prosthodontics, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ifinge@lsuhsc.edu
Castellon
Paulino
P
Block
Michael
M
Elian
Nicolas
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D000044:Dental Abutments / Q000639:trends; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000639:trends; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000639:trends; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013499:Surface Properties; D016896:Treatment Outcome
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