Author/Authors :
Gama Ramos, Guilherme da Sao Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, SP, Brazil , Lazzari Ciotti, Danilo Sao Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, SP, Brazil , Wimmers Ferreira, Samuel Rehder Paulista Association of Dental Surgeons, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil , Wimmers Ferreira Margarido, Maide Rehder Paulista Association of Dental Surgeons, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil , Adriano Dantas, Raquel Sao Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, SP, Brazil , Nottingham Guerreiro, Marina Sao Leopoldo Mandic Institute and Research Center, Campinas, SP, Brazil
Abstract :
In the past, aesthetics had a secondary role in implant rehabilitation. Nowadays, the search for a perfect and harmonious aesthetic
has stimulated the development of new materials and techniques. Due to this aesthetic requirement, the hybrid abutment (titanium
link + zirconia) emerged as an alternative to metallic pillars. The hybrid abutment made a more favorable aesthetic possible,
provided reliable mechanical properties, and increased biocompatibility to the surrounding tissues. Additionally, the individual
zirconia abutment improves the emergency profile and the final white aesthetics. The objective of this paper is to report a
clinical case with a manufactured individualized hybrid abutment for a metal-free indirect restoration, showing the applicability,
mechanical properties, and biocompatibility of the hybrid abutment.
