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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Zirconia Abutments for Dental Implants
There are three components to a dental
implant restoration:
- The dental implant
- A post called an abutment which connects the dental implant to your prosthetic tooth
- A dental crown which serves as your replacement prosthetic tooth
In most cases, the abutment is made out of titanium.
However, there are certain situations when titanium will not deliver a good aesthetic
result. This most commonly occurs when you are replacing a lateral tooth which
is located next to your top front tooth. The gums in this region are very thin.
As a result, a titanium abutment will show through the gum tissue, causing a
grayish appearance.
Under these circumstances, a zirconia abutment will deliver
a more natural looking result. Since zirconia abutments are white in color,
they will not cause a gray tint on your gums the way a metal abutment would.
Zirconia is a strong and durable material, providing you
with high quality results that are comparable to what is achieved using titanium.
Your cosmetic dentist can customize your zirconia abutment to achieve exceptional
results that blend in seamlessly with your smile.
While zirconia abutments are most commonly used to replace a
lateral tooth, they can deliver excellent results on any tooth in your mouth.
Please contact us
today to find an experienced implant dentist in your area.
posted by Andrew at 5:25 PM
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