Everyone knows what a dental implant is: a screw type piece (usually made of titanium) that is inserted into the bone, replaceing the root of a missing tooth. After a few months, a crown will be placed on top of this implant so the aesthetic and function can once again be regained. The way that the crown is fitted on top of the implant is facilitated by another piece (made of titanium or zirconium) called abutment.
So, we have three components to help replace a missing tooth – the dental implant screw, the abutment and the crown.
So, we have three components to help replace a missing tooth – the dental implant screw, the abutment and the crown.
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