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CAD/CAM Custom Abutments for Esthetic Anterior Implant-Supported Restoration: Materials and Design

  • Digital and Esthetic Dentistry (E Anadioti and P Stathopoulou, Section Editors)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to discuss the use of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) custom abutments in the anterior region with a focus on abutment design and material selection. Advantages, disadvantages, and complications of CAD/CAM abutments are also considered.

Recent Findings

CAD/CAM abutments are available in various materials and with different connection platforms to the implant in order to meet esthetic, functional, and biological demands. Use of CAD/CAM concepts in the fabrication of custom abutments allows for definite advantages over both stock abutments and conventional cast custom abutments.

Summary

CAD/CAM technology should be considered when restoring dental implants in the esthetic zone.

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De Kok, I.J., Katz, L.H. & Duqum, I.S. CAD/CAM Custom Abutments for Esthetic Anterior Implant-Supported Restoration: Materials and Design. Curr Oral Health Rep 5, 121–126 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-018-0179-x

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