COMPONENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTS, AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

A system for taking an impression of an implant implanted in a patient's body may comprise an abutment comprising an implant engaging portion and a component supporting portion. The implant engaging portion may be configured to engage with an implant configured to be implanted in a patient's body and the component support portion may comprise at least one retention groove. The system may further comprise an impression coping configured to receive the component supporting portion and comprising at least one protrusion feature configured for snap-fit engagement with the at least one retention groove, wherein the impression coping is made from a material comprising metal.