UCLA Abutments

Castable Restorations

Features
Benefits
Informational Material
Bibliography

The UCLA abutment is a versatile castable solution available as either an all-plastic version or with a gold-platinum base, offering the flexibility to be used for both single and multi-unit restorations, whether they are screw-retained or cement-retained. The system allows for angulation correction of up to 30 degrees and is particularly indicated for cases with limited soft tissue height, requiring a minimum interarch distance of 4 mm.

Features

  • Material Composition: They consist of a precision-machined gold alloy cylinder integrated with a plastic Unitube
  • Design Flexibility: They are ideal for laboratory fabrication of custom abutments
  • Clinical Adaptation: They allow for angulation correction of up to 30°
  • Space Requirements: They require a minimum interarch space of 6 mm, making them suitable for restricted spaces
  • Restoration Types: They are suitable for both screw-retained and cement-retained restorations

Benefits

  • Angulation flexibility: UCLA abutments allow for angulation correction of up to 30°, providing the ability to manage cases where the implant position is not ideal
  • Aesthetics in challenging areas: They require minimal inter arch space (4 mm to 6 mm), making them ideal for cases with limited interocclusal distance
  • Versatility: They can be successfully used for both single and multiple-unit restorations, covering a wide range of clinical needs
  • Fabrication options: They are available in two forms (fully castable plastic or with a gold-platinum/gold base), allowing for selection based on the specific needs of the case

Resources

Catalogs

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Certain Implant System Product Catalog Final Secured

 

Manual

T3 Osseotite Implant Restorative Manual

 

Bibliography

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  2. Lazzara RJ†, Porter SS†. Platform Switching: A new concept in implant dentistry for controlling post restorative crestal bone levels. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2006;26:9-17.
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  4. Suttin Z††, Towse R††. Effect of abutment screw design on implant system seal performance. Presented at the European Association for Osseointegration, 20th Annual Scientific Meeting; October 2012; Copenhagen, Denmark.
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  6. † These clinicians have or had financial relationships with ZimVie resulting from speaking engagements, consulting engagements and other retained services.
  7. †† These authors conducted their research while employed at Biomet 3i, LLC.
  8. * Bench test results do not always necessarily reflect human clinical experience.