Using temporary abutment for xive and ankylos long term?

Last Updated: Jul 07, 2014

Can we use the temporary implant abutment provided by Xive and Ankylos (Dentsply) for the long term? They are made of titanium or titanium alloy. What are the limitations and long term disadvantages in terms of screw loosening and abutment fracture? How safe is it? To be used when soft tissue profile permits?

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Amit Mehta

07/09/2014

temporary abutments of xive cannot be tightened to the desired torque. are available only as straight(angulated not available) too thin walls to be milled.

Dr Bob

07/15/2014

It can work to use the temp abutment long term. But why do you want to do this. The temp abutment does not provide the same shape that is easy to work with when fabricating a final crown. It may in the long run cost you more time and money than just using a final abutment. If there is a special reason for your desire to use the temp abutment and it has a advantage over the use of a final abutment do it. If this is not the case then why ask for more problems?

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