Australasian Dentist Implant Dentistry Today No 15

Implant Dentistry Today 40 placement for the implant with a high degree of accuracy.” Pro em #5: ooth size dis re an y Close attention must be paid to the crown’s size and form to ensure a good aesthetic result. If the crown is the wrong size or contour for the patient’s mouth, the cosmetic outcome will be compromised. Wha o o: Pre-planning with your dental lab is key to preventing size discrepancy. Custom abutments should also be used to ensure a precise fit. For example, Avant Dental has a team of expert technicians who directly communicate with dentists at the pre- planning stage to create a precision design. Pro em #6: ark grey area around gum tissue Bone and gum tissue recession that exposes the implant could result in a dark grey area in the gum tissue around the implant. Metal abutments can also cause this problem in patients with thin gum tissue. Wha o o: A gum graft may be required to correct mild gum recession. Material selection is also important here. Changing metal abutments and crowns to zirconia can help to solve the issue of unsightly exposed metal. Pro em #7: um re ession As above, gum recession can result in unsightly exposure of the dental implant under the gum. This is often caused by gum disease, bone loss or a poorly positioned implant. Wha o o: If significant gum disease or bone loss is present, gum grafts or rebuilding of the bone may be required. A new implant can then be fitted. If grafting or rebuilding is not appropriate, your dental lab should be able to help. For instance, Avant Dental can camouflage the crown with a gum-coloured porcelain to hide the gum recession or bone loss. o a denta a an he avoid im ant issues Partnering with an expert dental lab will help you to not only avoid problems with dental implants, but to also deliver better treatment outcomes across the board. Avant combines 40+ years of experience as a trusted lab, guiding dentists through the wide world of dental implants. They make communication a top priority, and enable direct access to expert technicians, whilst also now offering real-time virtual design reviews and on-the-spot edits to improve accuracy and speed up workflows. “Your dental lab can be much more than just a generic supplier of dental implants and crowns,” says Richard Salter, Managing Director at Avant Dental. “We strive to create genuine partnerships with our clients and can directly help practices use digital dentistry to deliver better patient outcomes.” n Avant Dental can help you find the right dental implant solution for each and every patient. Call 1800 287 336 or visit www.avantdental.com.au for expert advice. Protecting Patients, Equipment and theEnvironment Formore info, pricing or to order contact Marie P | 0407837267 E | mariedurham@bio-protect.com.au W | www.bio-protect.com.au COMPARE OURPRICES ANDSAVE All our devices and barriers are included on the Register of Therapeutic Goods in Australia. EPI oxo-biodegradable plastic disposables. Degradable plastic barriers & other plastic disposables OXO-BIODEGRADABLE