title: Patient-specific abutments for anterior maxillary implants.
abstract: Many factors influence the long-term functional and esthetic success of implant-supported restorations. This article reviews recent findings related to several of these factors, including the implant-abutment junction, bacterial adhesion to implant surfaces, and the esthetic and functional consequences of implant and abutment material choices, particularly titanium-nitride-coated abutments. Restoration of a failed maxillary central incisor using a platformswitched implant and titanium-nitride-coated abutment is presented.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Jupiter, Florida.
authors.forename: Christopher D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Ramsey
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, West Palm Beach, Florida.
authors.forename: Karina F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leal
authors.affiliation: Director of Professional and Clinical Affairs, Water Pik, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado.
authors.forename: Deborah M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lyle
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants