How We Design a Custom Implant Crown | Digital Dentistry Workflow

How do we design a custom implant crown? In this case, Dr. Rich walks through his digital workflow for designing a custom implant crown and custom abutment, from the initial implant scan all the way through the final screw-access design. Unlike a stock abutment, a custom abutment is designed specifically for the patient's implant and anatomy. This allows the emergence profile—the way the restoration transitions away from the implant—to be customized with contour and cleanability in mind. You'll see how Dr. Rich: Reviews and cleans the digital model Works with a custom abutment file Designs the crown around the implant position Adjusts occlusion and proximal contacts Refines the crown's contour Uses the functionally generated path to evaluate jaw movements and potential interferences Creates the screw-access channel Combines the finished crown with the custom abutment Digital dentistry isn't just about making a crown look like a tooth. It's about carefully designing the restoration around fit, function, anatomy, and the patient's individual implant position. This is one example of how technology and clinical experience work together in modern restorative dentistry. Treatment: Implant Crown Workflow: Digital CAD/CAM Focus: Custom Abutment • Implant Crown • Occlusion • Contour • Screw Access • Digital Dentistry Educational content only. Every patient's treatment plan is individualized based on their clinical needs.