It can be challenging to keep up with dental terminology and procedures. Implant-supported crown and abutment crown are frequently misunderstood as being the same thing or completely different. Without understanding the difference between the two terms, it isn’t easy to comprehend what is being discussed.

Implant-Supported Crown
Implant-supported crowns can replace traditional dental bridges. Single missing teeth can be replaced, fitting neatly into the gap. Contrary to traditional bridges, abutment teeth will be placed on your nearby teeth. Implant-supported crowns are attached to implant posts surgically implanted in your jaw. Recovery time from implant surgery is between four and six months. During this healing period, the implant posts will become a permanent part of your anatomy and integrate with your jawbone tissue. 

Abutment Crown
Abutments serve as the metal base that holds the crown onto the implant when your dentist installs it. A crown is attached to one end of the device, while one end of the device is attached to your jawbone.

Titanium and zirconia are typically used for dental implants, but gold and zirconia are sometimes used. 

There are two steps your dentist can take to attach a dental implant to your jawbone. The abutments can be covered with gum tissue, and the wound is left to heal for about six months. The dentist will cut the gums open to fit a crown. Attaching a healing abutment would be the second step. On the external end of the implant, the healing cuff is attached. The implant’s width is much wider than the crown, ensuring that the gums can heal around the crown. It is common for patients to prefer using a healing cuff since this avoids additional surgery.

Crowns are dental prosthetic products that mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. An abutment is used to connect them to implants. Crowns are firmly attached to implants with dental cement. As soon as the implant is installed, it is relatively easy to attach the crown to it.

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