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Trends in<br />
Implant Dentistry<br />
Custom Abutments<br />
With the large number of implant-borne cases fabricated<br />
at <strong>Glidewell</strong> Laboratories, it’s interesting to look at what<br />
types of restorations are being utilized and where.<br />
Which teeth are most<br />
commonly replaced?<br />
Maxilla<br />
l Custom Abutments<br />
Tooth # 1-16<br />
29 %<br />
Mandible<br />
Total Custom Abutments<br />
Tooth # 17-32<br />
are first molars<br />
The many benefits of<br />
custom implant abutments<br />
• Proper support of the soft tissues<br />
• Creation of the emergence profile<br />
• Ideal placement of the margin<br />
• Angle correction as well as retention<br />
• Support of the restoration<br />
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15<br />
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31<br />
Total Custom Abutments<br />
(by tooth number in descending order)<br />
Total<br />
Tooth # 1-32<br />
8 7 14 5 12 3 29 20 18 11 31 6 28 21 15 2 23 26 25 24 27 22<br />
Abutment type<br />
by percentage<br />
Titanium is the clear leader with<br />
82% of the total. Zirconia is gaining<br />
popularity with 11%. Currently<br />
representing 7%, gold UCLA-type<br />
abutments are trend ing down.<br />
Abutment Breakdown<br />
Titanium<br />
82%<br />
Maxilla<br />
nium vs. Zirconia<br />
Tooth # 1-16 8<br />
Mandible<br />
Titanium vs. Zirconia<br />
Tooth # 17-32– www.inclusivemagazine.com –
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