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Abutment Heads

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Updated: July 13, 2007

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Abutment heads are screwed onto the implant for a crown or bridge to be placed.
Abutment Heads
Photo © Dr's Gadbois and Ramsey
The two natural teeth in this photo have been prepped for crowns. The abutment heads have been screwed into the dental implants for crowns to be placed. The next photo will show you the result.

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