Implant Abutment Design Dealing with Traditional and Modern Types of Implant Abutment Design with Each Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

Dental implant technology has evolved significantly since its inception. In line with the range of methods employed, implant abutments have been introduced to the market. These affect the dentist's mind and put them in a dilemma when choosing an appropriate abutment design for their cases. For this reason, this paper clarifies abbreviated examples of implant abutment designs that are to be handed in the market and provides an overview of their clinical application in dentistry of each type. Each type of abutment that will be discussed in this review has many advantages and may encourage its usage, while others have disadvantages that may restrict its usage in some cases, as revealed in this article. Brand new abutments have been shown in this review, and they have overcome the obstacles faced by the usage of traditional abutments. On the other hand, traditional abutment is still necessary in economic situations.