An introductory therapeutic modality for restoring implants and natural teeth using conus crowns: A 5-year case report

Authors
Ross, SE Schultz, IM Ross, KE
Citation
Se. Ross et al., An introductory therapeutic modality for restoring implants and natural teeth using conus crowns: A 5-year case report, INT J PER R, 19(6), 1999, pp. 569-578
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERIODONTICS & RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
ISSN journal
01987569 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
569 - 578
Database
ISI
SICI code
0198-7569(199912)19:6<569:AITMFR>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
The advent of cylindric titanium implants and the prevalence of periodontal disease have necessitated a restoration that facilitates the performance o f oral physiotherapy The use of the conical crown as a metallic covering ov er natural teeth and implants-with a suprastructure that is retained throug h a specific degree of convergence without cement or screws-allows access f or enhanced oral hygiene practices, while providing for esthetic and functi onal goals.