| Description |
Internal
tapered attachments for implants allow for an abutment to be friction seated
into the head of the implant. Screws are optional. There is no orientation
for this type of implant.
| | Prosthetic
Advantages |
Some
manufacturers tout these types of prosthetic attachments as being simpler
to use because there are no screws involved.
| | Prosthetic
Disadvantages |
There
is no way to accurately re-seat an abutment that has come loose or
has been
removed for any reason. Limited Prosthetic options. If the abutment post
is on the thin side, fracture with an irretrievable element is a possibility.
2003 update: there are now several systems that allow for orientation
of the abutment in the implant
| | Economics |
Vary
greatly from manufacturers to manufacturer.
| | Recommendations |
These
systems can prove very effective when used properly.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 September 2006 )
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