Implant Crown to Tooth Contacts

The placement and restoration of dental implants into the biologic network of remaining teeth is neither assimilation nor invasion, but rather like the awkward intrusion of an obdurate guest. Although the mimicry of its organic neighbors may be convincing, the implant complex is unyielding and static, surrounded by a matrix that continually evolves. This interaction of stasis and dynamism challenges the nature and constancy of interdental contacts. This presentation will focus on the loss of contact that often occurs between implant restorations and natural teeth.

Learning Objectives:

• Why the contact is lost The potential consequences of open contacts
• Solutions for dealing with existing open contacts between teeth and implants
• Designing implant crowns and bridges for today and tomorrow

Original Live Recording Date: September 15, 2018 Re-release Date: September 15, 2021 Re-evaluation Date: September 15, 2024
AGD PACE Subject Code: 690 - Implants