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| industry Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 27 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Figs. 25–27: When the PEEK gingiva former was removed, a peri-implant gingiva free from irritation could be seen. Figs. 28–30: The hybrid abutment crown was inserted and screwed in place using a titanium screw with 25 Ncm. Fig. 31: As the high-performance polymer is not X-ray opaque, an uninterrupted gap of around 1 mm can be seen at the point of the implant-abutment crossover in the X-ray image. Fig. 32: The clinical situation one year after the prosthetic restoration took place. process in a mould. This high-tech manufacturing pro- cess makes a dual surface texture possible without the surface requiring any subsequent processing. In the enossal region, it is just as coarse (1.6 µm) as the ap- proved surface (Promote, CAMLOG). In the neck region, the coarseness has a value of 0.5 µm, optimal for soft tis- sue adaptation. The implant system is easy to use as the abutment can be fixed with screws and the surgical procedure is easy to follow, among other aspects. The current version of the implant has been used in clinical practice with a PEKK abutment since 2013. PEKK is a high-performance poly- mer from the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) group. PEKK combines excellent mechanical strength with first-rate thermal properties and chemical stability.14 PEKK is mainly used as an implant material in CMF ap- plications, such as reconstructive cranial surgery, and in the spine, such as for spinal fusion and rods for posterior lumbar interbody fusion. The ductility of the material used for the abutment simulates dental properties, as well as Literature having excellent sealing properties. Since the early summer, individually manufactured CAD/CAM abutments made from zirconium dioxide have been on offer for this implant sys- tem via a manufacturing service ( DEDICAM). The translucent ivory- coloured zirconium dioxide implants are a similar colour to the tooth roots and as such, provide an aesthetically pleasing solution. contact Dr Frederic Hermann, M.Sc. TEAM 15 – Dental practice Poststr. 15 6300 Zug, Switzerland info@team15.ch www.team15.ch Author details 30 implants 1 2017