The Ness Visual Dictionary of Dental Technology
Search Dictionary
Browse Dictionary
| Term | custom abutment |
| Variations | cast-to abutment, prefabricated cylinder |
| Definition | An implant abutment which can be customized using CAD/CAM or the cast-to technique. A wax or plastic abutment component is modified to support the future restoration, then cast in metal. |
Images
custom abutment
Term of the day: bar clasp
© 2026 Productivity Training Corporation. All rights reserved.