Clinical


Fig 8 Acrylic jig is applied


with the finished result, with any initial trepidation being replaced with both relief and surprise at the relative ease of the treatment.


Conclusion This case report describes the restoration of two premolar teeth using a new implant system to the UK, TBR implants. TBR has been involved in the European market for some years, and has recently been introduced to the


Fig 9 Porcelain/crown bonding


UK by Implants UK. Its UK supplier is Prestige Dental. It produces a range of implants, all of which are tapered and threaded. They utilise a tapered internal hexagon connection, which combines the benefits of flexible abutment alignment with the comprehensive seal that a morse taper provides. This case demonstrates


well the predictability that implant treatment can provide, and the ease of use of the new TBR restorative


Fig 10 Fitted crown


components. The Swiss clip especially, is a simple compo- nent that is user-friendly and


Fig 11 Note soft tissue appearance


provides a highly accurate reproduction of the position of the implant head.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Richard Winter BDS, MJDF (RCS Eng) is a GDP with an interest in implant and restorative dentistry. Currently based in Newcastle upon Tyne, he works at two established private practices where he takes referrals for implant and restorative treatment. He is tutor for the Northern Region FGDP, and an instructor with the North of England Dental Academy, which runs year-long post graduate courses in restorative, implant and aesthetic dentistry.


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