Fabrication of custom abutment using dental CAD/CAM system

Kim,  Hyeong-Seob

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 50(3); 2012 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2012;50(3):118-125.
Published online March 31, 2012.

임상가를 위한 특집 2 - CAD/CAM 시스템을 이용한 Custom abutment의 제작

김형섭

경희대학교 치의학전문대학원 치과보철학교실

Fabrication of custom abutment using dental CAD/CAM system

Hyeong-Seob Kim

Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Abstract

CAD/CAM systems (computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing) used for decades in restorative dentistry have its application to implant dentistry. This study aimed to overview CAD/CAM systems used implant dentistry, especially emphasizing custom implant abutments manufacturing. CAD/CAM custom abutments present the advantages of being specific to each patient and providing a better fit than the stock and cast custom abutments. This cutting edge technology of virtual-designed and computer-milled implant abutments will likely replace traditional implant restorative protocols and become the standard for implant dentistry in the foreseeable future.

Key Words: CAD/CAM custom abutment;stock abutment;cast custom abutment;