CAMLOG and Science

CAMLOG&Science – Chapter 3 SUMMARY There is general agreement that a two-piece implant without microgap and without micromovements still has to be develo- ped. Even conical implant-abutment connections have micro- gaps, which increase under loading. For the CAMLOG ® Implant System, a very favorable load capacity has been demonstrated. Numerous studies have been performed on prosthetic aspects of the CAMLOG ® Implant System: Although the use of ZrO 2 ab- utments on titanium implants has various clinical advantages, increased wear and abrasion may be expected compared to titanium abutments, and recommendations for use and pro- cessing of ZrO 2 abutments should be followed. When using CAD/CAM technologies, a precise fit of scanbodies during im- plant transfer between the original and the cast is a prerequi- site for achieving an optimal passive fit of the prosthetics. Glass-ionomer cements should be used for semipermanent ce- mentations, polycarboxylate or composite resin cements are better suited for permanent cementations.