There are essentially three types of abutments that occur in restorative dentistry as explained by this dental code.
Ceramic bridge abutment cod.
Modification of a prefabricated abutment may be necessary and is accomplished by altering its shape using dental burs diamonds.
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.
However the bridge retainer codes vary depending on whether or not an abutment was used to attach the bridge retainer to the implant body.
Retainer crown porcelain ceramic with this dental procedure code the prosthetic crown fitted over the tooth is made of porcelain or ceramic.
Your dentist will explain you about the materials that are best for your mouth.
D2740 crown porcelain ceramic substrate d6245 pontic porcelain ceramic bridge units d6740 crown porcelain ceramic bridge units.
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Bridges are made from metal ceramics or a combination of the two.
The pontic on an implant supported bridge is reported using the conventional pontic code representing the material used e g d6245 for a porcelain ceramic pontic.
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.