Implant prosthesis design for easy long-term maintenance

Noh, Kwantae

doi:2023.61.12.800

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 61(12); 2023 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2023;61(12):800-809.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2023.61.12.004 Published online November 30, 2023.

장기적인 유지관리가 용이한 임플란트 보철물 디자인

노관태

경희대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실

Implant prosthesis design for easy long-term maintenance

Kwantae Noh

Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Correspondence: Kwantae Noh, Tel: 82-2-958-9340, Fax: 82-2-958-9349,
Email: nhokt@naver.com

Abstract

For the long-term success of implants, not only the implant surgery but also the design of the prosthesis is important. The subgingival part of an implant prosthesis should be designed to avoid bone interference, maintain the volume of surrounding soft tissue, and be easy to clean. The supragingival part of the prosthesis must be manufactured so that food does not accumulate, is easy to clean, and forms appropriate occlusion. In this paper, I will describe the appropriate form of implant prosthesis for a successful long-term prognosis.

Key Words: Implant prosthesis; embrasure; emergence profile