The UCLA Abutment

A technique has been developed to fabricate implant-supported restorations directly to Brånemark implant fixtures, bypassing the traditional transmucosal abutment cylinders. This method provides for mproved esthetics and soft-tissue health, and also solves the frequent problem of limited interocclusal space. Keywords: implant fixture, osseointegration, transmucosal abutment cylinder, UCLA abutment