There are essentially three types of abutments that occur in restorative dentistry as explained by this dental code.
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D6056 prefabricated abutment a connection to an implant that is a manufactured component usually made of machined high noble metal titanium titanium alloy or ceramic.
Abutment codes and fees the intention of code d6020 abutment placement or substitution is to report this procedure when it is performed by someone other than the dentist who placed the implant.
D6245 pontic porcelain ceramic d6740 abutment crown porcelain ceramic d6750 crown porcelain fused to high noble bridge units d6751 crown porcelain fused to non precious bridge units.
Bridges are made from metal ceramics or a combination of the two.
However the bridge retainer codes vary depending on whether or not an abutment was used to attach the bridge retainer to the implant body.
However while a traditional bridge uses dental crowns on the abutment teeth a maryland bridge uses a framework of either metal or porcelain that is bonded onto the backs of the abutment teeth.
Modification of a prefabricated abutment may be necessary and is accomplished by altering its shape using dental burs diamonds.
Retainer crown porcelain ceramic with this dental procedure code the prosthetic crown fitted over the tooth is made of porcelain or ceramic.
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With a bridge abutment the two healthy teeth on the opposing ends of the area requiring the bridge are trimmed slightly to accommodate the prosthetic bridge and act as the support abutment for the bridge itself.