Porcelain Fused to Metal: Non-Shouldered Abutment

Temporary or Healing Abutments

1. At the time of uncovering, place a titanium temporary abutment or a plastic healing abutment. These abutments will support the soft tissue and assist in the formation of the gingival sulcus. Either abutment may be modified to achieve a desired gingival contour. Temporary or transitional crowns should not be placed on temporary or healing abutments.

Note: Select a temporary or healing abutment that is of a sufficient size and shape to laterally support the interdental papillae, but will not encroach upon the papillae.

Implant Level Impression

1. Remove the temporary abutment and make an implant level impression. An implant level impression will allow the laboratory to select and modify the appropriate abutment. Re-insert the temporary or healing abutment into the implant while the crown is being fabricated.

Note: An implant level impression provides the opportunity for selection and modification of the abutment at the laboratory as well as for the extra-oral cementation of the crown.

Extra-Oral Cementation

1. After the crown has been fabricated and checked for color and morphology, extra-orally cement the abutment and crown. Tap the abutment-crown unit into the well of the implant.