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● Understanding the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment
>> What is the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment?
● Clinical Advantages of Astra EV Uni Healing Abutments
>> 1. Enhanced Soft Tissue Management
>> 2. Simplified Abutment Selection
>> 3. Versatility in Clinical Applications
>> 4. Reliable and Stable Connection
>> 5. Facilitates Accurate Impression Taking
● Step-by-Step Clinical Procedure Using Astra EV Uni Healing Abutments
>> Installation
>> Impression and Final Restoration
● Comparison: Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment vs. Conventional Healing Abutments
● FAQ
>> 1. What is the main purpose of the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment?
>> 2. How does the laser-etched band on the healing abutment help clinicians?
>> 3. Is the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment compatible with all implant sizes?
>> 4. Can the healing abutment be used in both one-stage and two-stage implant surgeries?
>> 5. What materials are used in the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment?
Dental implantology has evolved significantly, with advancements in implant components playing a crucial role in successful outcomes. Among these components, healing abutments are essential for soft tissue management during the healing phase post-implant placement. The Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment stands out as a superior choice for dental implant cases due to its innovative design, compatibility, and clinical benefits. This comprehensive article explores why dental professionals should choose Astra EV Uni Healing Abutments, detailing their features, clinical applications, and advantages.
The Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment is a titanium, sterile healing component designed to support soft tissue healing after implant surgery. It is used primarily during the healing phase to sculpt the peri-implant soft tissue and to facilitate the selection and fitting of the final permanent abutment[1][2][5]. This abutment is part of the Astra Tech Implant System EV, a system renowned for its precision, reliability, and long-term clinical success.
- Soft Tissue Support: The healing abutment promotes optimal soft tissue contouring, which is critical for esthetic and functional outcomes.
- Laser Etched Bands: These bands provide easy and precise gauging of the abutment height, aiding clinicians in selecting the correct size for individual patients.
- Color Coding: Each abutment is color-coded according to implant diameter, simplifying identification and ensuring compatibility.
- Conical Seal Design: This design ensures a tight and stable connection between the implant and abutment, minimizing micro-movements and bacterial infiltration[5].
- Compatibility: Harmonized with the heights and diameters of permanent Uni Abutment EV components, the healing abutment supports a seamless transition to the final restoration[1][2].
The Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment is specifically engineered to sculpt and maintain soft tissue architecture during healing. Its shape closely mimics the final abutment, which helps in creating a natural emergence profile and supports esthetic gingival contours[2][5]. This is particularly beneficial in the anterior region where esthetics are paramount.
Thanks to the laser-etched height indicators and color coding, clinicians can easily measure the soft tissue thickness and select an appropriately sized healing abutment. This feature also aids in choosing the final Uni Abutment EV, making the workflow more efficient and reducing chair time[1][2].
The Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment is suitable for a wide range of clinical scenarios, including:
- Single tooth implants
- Partial edentulism
- Fully edentulous arches with attachment-retained restorations[2][7]
Its design supports both one-stage and two-stage surgical protocols, providing flexibility for different treatment plans.
The conical seal design ensures a stable and secure fit between the implant and abutment, reducing micro-gap formation and potential bacterial contamination. This contributes to better marginal bone preservation and long-term implant success[5][6].
The healing abutment works harmoniously with impression components such as the Uni Abutment EV Transfer, allowing for precise soft tissue replication in the laboratory model. This accuracy is crucial for fabricating well-fitting final prostheses[1][7].
1. Sterile Handling: The healing abutment is picked up directly from its sterile blister package using the Hex Driver EV[1][2].
2. Placement: It is manually seated and secured with light finger force (5–10 Ncm), ensuring it is unloaded during healing to avoid tissue trauma[5].
3. Height Measurement: Use the Abutment Depth Gauge EV to measure soft tissue height, matching the laser-etched bands on the healing abutment for accurate sizing[1][2].
- The healing abutment supports soft tissue shaping and maintains the peri-implant environment for optimal healing.
- It remains in place until sufficient soft tissue maturation occurs, usually several weeks post-implantation.
- After healing, the abutment is removed, and the soft tissue height is registered.
- The permanent Uni Abutment EV is selected based on this measurement.
- Impression components compatible with the healing abutment are used to capture the soft tissue contours accurately for laboratory fabrication of the final prosthesis[1][7].
| Feature | Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment | Conventional Healing Abutments |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Tissue Sculpturing | Optimized for natural emergence profile | Often generic shapes |
| Height Measurement | Laser-etched bands for precise gauging | No precise height indicators |
| Color Coding | Yes, for easy identification | Usually no color coding |
| Connection Design | Conical Seal Design for stability | Varies, often less stable |
| Compatibility with Final Abutments | Harmonized with Uni Abutment EV for seamless workflow | May not match final abutment design |
| Clinical Versatility | Suitable for single, partial, and full arch cases | Limited to specific cases |
The Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment offers a sophisticated solution for managing soft tissue healing in dental implant cases. Its precise design, ease of use, and compatibility with the Astra Tech Implant System EV contribute to predictable clinical outcomes and esthetic success. By promoting optimal soft tissue contours and simplifying the restorative workflow, it enhances both clinician efficiency and patient satisfaction. For these reasons, the Astra EV Uni Healing Abutment is a preferred choice in modern implant dentistry.
The main purpose is to support and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase after implant placement, ensuring an optimal emergence profile for the final restoration[1][2].
The laser-etched bands provide a clear visual guide for measuring soft tissue height, aiding in selecting the correct abutment size and ensuring accurate final abutment selection[1][2].
Yes, it is color-coded and harmonized with the diameters and heights of the Astra Tech Implant System EV implants and Uni Abutment EV components, covering a broad range of clinical situations[1][3].
Yes, the design supports use in both surgical protocols, providing flexibility depending on the clinical case[5].
The healing abutment is made of sterile titanium, ensuring biocompatibility and durability during the healing phase[5].
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