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Straumann: Choosing the right restorative components for your convenience
Choosing the right restorative components for your implant restoration cases is vital for achieving successful results.1 Not only will selecting well suited restorative components minimise the risk of abutment screw loosening and fracture,2 but you will also make the process easier for yourself. Choosing components which are compatible with a range of implant systems allows for a more convenient workflow. When presented with patients who have implants from various suppliers already in place, the ability to restore them all using the same range of reliable abutments and components will significantly simplify your workflow.
IMPORTANCE OF SELECTING THE RIGHT ABUTMENT Due to the growing demand for dental implants, there are now more options than ever to choose from. However, when it comes to the overall success of the restoration, the components you choose can have a huge impact.
To achieve a stable restoration, it’s essential to select components which maximise the fit of the connections between the implant and the abutment. The smaller the gaps between the abutment and the implant, the less likely a bacterial infection becomes. Bacteria may colonise on the implant surface, leading to inflammation in the soft tissue. The infection can be reversed at this stage, however, if the bacteria reaches the bone, it can cause peri-implantitis.3 Reduced gap dimensions between the abutment and implants will also decrease rotation and increase axial stabilisation. Plus, minimal gaps between the implant and abutment lessens the “micro-pump effect” as well as the force exerted on the abutment screw, decreasing the likelihood of abutment fracture.4
CONVENIENCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE ON QUALITY It is the restorative dentist’s responsibility to select the most appropriate component for the patient’s implant system.5 There are many options for restorative components currently on the market, so dentists should consider compatibility, ease of use, and aesthetics when making their decision.
Especially when it comes to restorations in the aesthetic zone, dentists should make aesthetics, as well as functionality, a priority. Selecting an appropriate abutment can allow you to correct issues encountered when an ideal implant position has not been achieved. By choosing an angled abutment in these cases, you can screwretain the restoration while moving the access hole and avoiding compromised aesthetics. The type of material chosen for the abutment can also have an impact on aesthetics.For example, while titanium is excellent functionally, if placed in the aesthetic zone, it may present a greyish hue where there is thin gingivae. So, when working in the anterior, it may be favourable to choose an aesthetic material such as ceramic.
Where possible, dentists need products which enable the use of the same prosthetic interface in different cases, to simplify the workflow.6 For most clinicians, it would be impossible or at least highly impractical to have every manufacturer’s component on hand in your practice. So how do restorative dentists ensure access to abutments which enable both ease of use and convenience in a wide range of cases?
This is why multisystem components are so advantageous to clinicians today. Those available from leading brands are also easy to use, help lower the risk of error, and lessen the likelihood of complications. To ensure you are using quality, well designed, reliable products, choose a reputable company who offer a guarantee and are dedicated to precise design.
SELECTING THE RIGHT COMPONENTS FOR YOUR PRACTICE Components which are compatible across a range of implant systems offer dentists convenience, while maintaining quality and value. Choosing the right solution for each case will help you to further streamline your treatments and improve aesthetic outcomes in a wide range of cases. The Multi Platform Systems (MPS) from Medentika®, a Straumann Group brand, are compatible with all the major implant systems available on the market, for a more efficient experience. They are also refined to be excellent quality, while still being cost effective - allowing you to source abutments to fit any implant all from one place.
Prioritise your convenience, without compromising on quality. Know that you are providing your patients the best care possible, while staying within your budget and ensuring you are using products of the highest quality. Multisystem components are a convenient, cost effective solution for your implant restoration cases - while still being high-quality. Plus, multisystem abutments from leading providers are able to produce fantastic aesthetic and functional results across a range of implant systems, ensuring you and your patients are able to achieve predictable results.
For more information, please visit https://www.straumann.com/ medentika/us/en/dentistry.html
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