Dental implant suprastructure device, permanent

Intended purpose

A prefabricated device that is incorporated into, or creates, a suprastructure on dental implants to help mimic preparations of natural teeth. It is used during dental implant restorative procedures and will provide the permanent intermediate fixture level between the dental implant and the final restoration (e.g., bridge, single tooth, overdenture). The device can be used for cement or screw retained restorations and typically includes abutments, abutment screws, and cylinders. It is available in a variety of shapes and designs (e.g., ball, bar) and is made of various materials [e.g., titanium (Ti), plastic, gold alloy].