There are three basic components involved in the installation of a dental implant: The implant, which is sometimes known as a post or an artificial tooth root, The abutment is a piece that connects to the implant. The prosthesis might be an artificial tooth crown, a dental bridge, or a denture/partial denture. In today's post, we will be discussing the abutment, which is the important linking piece. What is an abutment? The abutment is the component that connects a dental implant to an artificial tooth. It connects the implant to the crown, dental bridge, or denture. Abutments for Healing During the first surgery, your dentist could attach a temporary healing abutment to the post. A healing abutment is also referred to as a "healing cuff" or "healing cap" on occasion. The healing abutment is removed when the implant has merged with the bone and is ready for the final abutment. After that, the permanent abutment is connected. What material is the abutment made from? Titanium, stainless steel, zirconia, gold, and polyether ether ketone are all materials that can be used to build abutments. Every kind of substance has its own unique characteristics. Your dentist will select the most suitable material for your individual requirements. What is the process my dentist uses to attach the abutment? It doesn't take long to attach the abutment. Your dentist will cut into your gum tissue at the place of the implant in order to reveal the implant. After that, the abutment is connected. Your dentist might put the prosthesis in at the same time. Alternatively, your dentist may want to wait until your gums have recovered.
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Dr. Marianne Cohan was voted 15- time Best of Las Vegas from The Las Vegas Review-Journal. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992.
With an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, complete makeovers, and implant dentistry, Dr. Cohan is committed to continuing education and feels that we never stop learning. Dr. Cohan takes pride in using high-powered magnification to perform minimally invasive restorative dentistry. She uses all the latest technological advances including digital radiography, digital photography, computer simulations, and high-resolution pictures of your proposed treatment on 55-inch screens. She also utilizes CBCT (cone beam) and laser technology.
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