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Evolution and use of aluminum oxide single-tooth implant abutments: a short review and presentation of two cases.
Int J Prosthodont. 2002 Sep-Oct; 15(5):488-93.IJ

Abstract

PURPOSE

This article reviews the development of esthetic implant abutments and illustrates the use of aluminum oxide implant abutments in two cases.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Two patients were restored with single-tooth implants for the replacement of anterior teeth. One patient received a prefabricated aluminum oxide abutment, which was customized by the dental technician. A second patient received a custom aluminum oxide abutment, which was designed and fabricated using CAD/CAM technology. Both cases were restored with all-ceramic crowns.

RESULTS

Satisfactory functional and esthetic results were achieved in both cases. The CAD/CAM abutment required no further customization in the dental laboratory.

CONCLUSION

The use of aluminum oxide ceramic abutments improves dental and mucogingival esthetics in single-implant restorations. The use of CAD/CAM technology simplifies the design and customization process. Clinical studies are required to confirm the long-term performance of this type of restoration.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Heydecke G
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. merim@umich.edu
Sierraalta M
No affiliation info available
Razzoog ME
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAluminum OxideComputer-Aided DesignDental AbutmentsDental Implantation, EndosseousDental Implants, Single-ToothDental PorcelainDental Prosthesis DesignFemaleHumansIncisorMaxillaMetal Ceramic AlloysMiddle Aged

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

12375466

Citation

Heydecke, Guido, et al. "Evolution and Use of Aluminum Oxide Single-tooth Implant Abutments: a Short Review and Presentation of Two Cases." The International Journal of Prosthodontics, vol. 15, no. 5, 2002, pp. 488-93.
Heydecke G, Sierraalta M, Razzoog ME. Evolution and use of aluminum oxide single-tooth implant abutments: a short review and presentation of two cases. Int J Prosthodont. 2002;15(5):488-93.
Heydecke, G., Sierraalta, M., & Razzoog, M. E. (2002). Evolution and use of aluminum oxide single-tooth implant abutments: a short review and presentation of two cases. The International Journal of Prosthodontics, 15(5), 488-93.
Heydecke G, Sierraalta M, Razzoog ME. Evolution and Use of Aluminum Oxide Single-tooth Implant Abutments: a Short Review and Presentation of Two Cases. Int J Prosthodont. 2002 Sep-Oct;15(5):488-93. PubMed PMID: 12375466.
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