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Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare results after 1 and 3 years when single
crowns supported by CerAdapt (test) ceramic abutments or CeraOne (control) titanium
abutments were loaded. Materials and Methods: The material was divided into two
groups: in group A, 69 (34 test, 35 control) abutments/crowns from all involved clinics
were followed for 1 year; and in group B, 20 (10 test, 10 control) abutments/crowns from
one of the clinics were followed for 3 years. Results: No implant failed, giving a
cumulative success rate of 100% for the implants. Two CerAdapt abutments in group A
fractured, giving a cumulative success rate of 93% for the CerAdapt and 100% for the
CeraOne abutments after 1 year. No abutment failed in group B, giving a cumulative
success rate of 100% both for the CerAdapt and the CeraOne abutments between 1 and 3
years. The CerAdapt fractures might have been due to the fact that the abutments were
impaired through too-extensive preparation and/or had been exposed to a too-high
bending moment. Almost no marginal bone loss was recorded, indicating a stable bone
situation both at CerAdapt and CeraOne abutments on single-tooth implants. Healthy
conditions, with a relatively stable level of the periimplant mucosa in relation to the
abutment/crown, were recorded for soft tissues both at CerAdapt and CeraOne
abutments. Both clinicians and patients rated the esthetic result as excellent for
practically all cases. Conclusion: The results demonstrate the esthetic possibilities and the
safety of single-tooth replacement when accepted treatment concepts are followed and
documented components are used. The tested abutments worked well, although the
fractured CerAdapt abutments indicate that ceramic abutments are more sensitive to
handling procedures than the titanium abutments.
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