According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, over 30 million people have missing teeth in one or both arches. More than 69 percent of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth. Implant placement is a standard solution to missing teeth. Implants have several significant advantages over other treatment options, which has led to their rapid growth as a treatment modality.
A dental implant replaces missing teeth and preserves adjacent teeth and bone. Patients with edentulous or partially edentulous mouths, whose condition requires multi-unit implants, benefit significantly from implant rehabilitation. By developing our proprietary SMART 1® implant abutments, Burbank Dental Lab keeps up with these trends in dentistry to meet the demands of an ever-expanding implant market.
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Smart 1 Implant System
At Burbank Dental Lab, we customize SMART1® implants for each case based on its specific needs. As a result of CAD/CAM technology and highly skilled technicians, SMART1® implants provide perfect soft-tissue contours by combining ideal contours and emergence profiles. In addition, to meet clinicians’ needs, the SMART 1® Implant system also offers the following additional features:
Several materials, including titanium, zirconia with a titanium base, or cobalt chrome, can be used to make SMART 1 implant abutments.
Depending on the application, cementable or screw-retained abutments are also available.
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SMART 1® Screw-Retained Abutments – Porcelain fused to CO/CR
With SMART 1® Screw Retained restorations, porcelain is fused to Co/Cr for strength and precision. One of the most significant advantages of this alloy is its flexural strength of 800 MPa. As a result of its strength, it is an excellent choice when the interocclusal space is less than 7mm. Unfortunately, fewer than 5% of dental labs in the United States offer specialized precision milling equipment (CNC milling) to fabricate these types of abutments.
This material is an excellent option for manufacturing a single unit or a multi-unit case. Layering porcelain directly on top of the Co/Cr abutment creates an ideal situation for tissue contours. This option is beneficial if cement cleanup is difficult and retrievability is required.
The Properties of Composite
In the anterior region, where esthetics are critical, SMART1® screw-retained zirconia abutments are the best option. These tooth restorations can effectively transmit natural light, making them an essential option for dental implants.
Restorations such as these use zirconia implant crowns with titanium interfaces. The interface fits precisely with the implant by using the exact platform to torque the abutment to the implant base. Depending on the desired aesthetic result, these screw-retained implant abutments can be finished with a monolithic or layered restoration.
These types of abutments are not recommended in cases where the screw access hole will be present on the facial of the crown or on a functional cusp. A cementable option would be the best choice in situations like this.
Also, it is essential to carefully evaluate occlusion, function, and implant diameter to reduce fracture risk.
Smart 1® Cementable Abutments
In addition to screw-retained restorations, SMART 1® cementable restorations are available in titanium or zirconia. They can be used either for single-tooth cases or multi-abutment cases. Ideally, they should be used in cases where the interocclusal space is 9-10 mm in the posterior and 10-12 mm in the maxillary central.
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Smart 1 Dental Implant Options
All implant systems can be used with SMART 1® cementable restorations. There is no comparison to the precision of the design software and milling system. Doing so ensures natural emergence profiles, contours, and margin integrity. A custom abutment has this significant advantage over a stock abutment.
To meet the needs of clinicians, Burbank Dental Lab continuously researches and develops new technologies, systems, and products.
For example, SMART 1® implant abutments were created in response to the growing demand for dental implant therapies in the United States. You can use almost any implant platform with them. Additionally, they provide incredible precision, and they outperform many implant warranties.
Burbank Dental Lab can provide you with more information about SMART 1® dental implant options.
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