Clinical considerations of use of titanium link - CAD/CAM zirconia abutment for dental implant in esthetically important areas

심미가 중요시되는 임플란트 치료시 타이타늄 링크-캐드캠 지르코니아 지대주 사용의 임상적 고려

  • Received : 2015.12.28
  • Accepted : 2016.01.07
  • Published : 2016.02.01

Abstract

Currently increasing use of implants, especially in anterior implant esthetics has become a major concern for both the patient and dentist. In the case of thin biotype if the thickness of the gingival soft tissue is less than 2mm, human eye can detect differences of colors depends on underlying materials. The zirconia abutment can be use not only for better esthetics but also for the hygienic because it is less attractive for the plaque deposition when it compare to the metals. Zirconia itself has many advantages as a biomaterial but also has frequent mechanical problems when it use for abutment of internal connection implant. For prevention or reduction of mechanical failures, use of titanium-link with zirconia super-structure which part that connects directly into the implant can be a good alternative. In this literature, I would like to review the clinical considerations of use of titanium link - CAD/CAM zirconia abutment for dental implant in esthetically important areas.

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