title: A new transitional abutment for immediate aesthetics and function.
abstract: Maintenance of the patient's self-esteem and confidence throughout the implant-treatment process is essential. Development of a provisional prosthesis that will be stable and esthetic should begin with the initial examination and should involve all members of the implant team. This article presents 3 cases that demonstrate a team-centered approach in using a poly (acrylether) ketone plastic provisional abutment (Peek). This abutment, cost-effective and easily modified, supports a transitional prosthesis that is delivered at the time of implant placement.
authors.affiliation: Comprehensive Care, Case School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. doct@wholelifedentistry.com
authors.forename: Evan D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Tetelman
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Babbush
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010969:Plastics
chemical_list: D010969:Plastics