Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 11, Supplement , Pages 74-81 , November 2009

Zirconia Abutments for Single-Tooth Implants—Rationale and Clinical Guidelines

  • Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Blatz: Robert Schattner Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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  • Michael Bergler, MDT

      Affiliations

    • Director of Dental Laboratory Technology, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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  • Stefan Holst, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University Clinic Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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  • Michael S. Block, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Metairie, LA

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 Dr Blatz has received research contracts and/or grants from Nobel Biocare, Etkon/Straumann, Heraeus Kulzer, 3M ESPE, Noritake, Kuraray, Coltene Whaledent, and Ivoclar Vivadent. Dr Bergler has received research contracts and/or grants from Etkon/Strauman, Nobel Biocare, Noritake, and 3M ESPE. Dr Holst has received honoraria from Nobel Biocare. Dr Block states no financial arrangement or affiliation with a corporate organization or a manufacturer of a product discussed in this article.

PII: S0278-2391(09)01403-7

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2009.07.011

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 11, Supplement , Pages 74-81 , November 2009

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