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Compend Contin Educ Dent
; 35(6): 404-411;quiz 412, 2014 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25188214
ABSTRACT
Many factors influence the long-term functional and esthetic success of implant-supported restorations. This article reviews recent findings related to several of these factors, including the implant-abutment junction, bacterial adhesion to implant surfaces, and the esthetic and functional consequences of implant and abutment material choices, particularly titanium-nitride-coated abutments. Restoration of a failed maxillary central incisor using a platformswitched implant and titanium-nitride-coated abutment is presented.