5 TECHNIQUES FOR SINGLE TOOTH REPLACEMENT ON ENDOSSEOUS ROOT-FORM IMPLANTS

Internally hexed and threaded root-form implants provide the clinician with many new treatment options for single tooth restorations. Couple d with an interlocking hex on the abutment, they provide stability for single tooth restorations while maintaining the options of screw or c ement retention. Five techniques for fabricating single tooth restorat ions are presented. Clinical and laboratory evaluations of implant ang ulation, quantity and quality of the gingival tissues, and limitations in vertical height are discussed in relation to design, abutment sele ction, and laboratory procedures for each restoration. These technique s permit design of each restoration to meet the unique anatomic, funct ional and esthetic needs. Both screw-retained and cement-retained abut ments and prostheses are discussed.