Types of Implants Abutment?

Question

Hi All,

I have a appointment next week to put abutments on my implants.

Is there a certain type of abutment I should be asking my oral surgeon to put it in.

I heard some messages floating around about the smell of abutment. Not that I will remove it and smell it LOL

Thanks,
Batham

Answer 1

The problem is the bacteria buildup in the area causes a stench. However, brushing two extra times per day helps me. Also, I use sugarless mints when brushing is not possible.

Answer 2

Tom is 110% correct. There are pre-fab and custom-made abutments. As much as I dislike a patient coming in and asking for a specific brand of porcelain (which they know virtually nothing about), I would probably refuse to treat a patient who told me what kind of abutment to use. You use what is required on a per-case basis and that's all there is to it. I never heard of any problems with smell related to abutments, which are made of either gold or titanium or both.

Answer 3

I have implants and never worry about the smell because I keep my teeth very clean. I think the type will depend on the type of implant you already have. An abutment is like the head of a screw. Also depends on the type of crown you will get.

Ask your Doctor what kind he recommends.

Answer 4

I'm a dentist.

I concur with my two colleagues above. Let the doctors decide. There are various factors that go into choosing an abutment, and they'll know how to consider them. For any of us to venture a guess on this forum without knowing even the slightest bit about your case would be foolish on our part.

Answer 5

trust me, your dentist and oral surgeon pick the abutments. this is one of the most complicated parts of dentistry so don't even ask them to explain it. you trusted them to put a screw in your bone, you can trust them to pick the appropriate abutment.