Implant-abutment Selection: A Literature Review

Abstract

Dental implantology has come a long way since its introduction into the realm of dentistry. A variety of implant abutments have been made available in the market in correspondence to various techniques and materials used. This puts the clinician in a dilemma to select a scientifically based appropriate abutment for his case. This paper thus aims to give a simple classification of the wide array of implant-abutment prototypes available in the market and an overview of each specific type for its clinical applicability.