Prof. Dr. EBRU KARABECE ÇAL

An insight into up-to-date implant abutment selection

Dental implant therapy is an often preferred treatment option to restore oral functions and aesthetics in patients with missing teeth. The restorative procedure of implant dentistry has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years due to the constant increase of patient
demands for dental esthetics. Abutments for implant supported restorations are among the components that undergo frequent updates due to above necessities.

Several abutment options have been introduced to dental market that makes the selection more complex and complicated for the clinicians.

Correct abutment selection is critical for the long-term mechanical, biological and aesthetic success of implant treatment. This decision is even more vital especially if the implant placement has been challenging or compromised. Correct choice of the abutment does not only help to achieve a mechanical stability but esthetically pleasing restorations as well. It is important to know the details of available abutment materials, their shapes, the type, and design of the implant-abutment connection to select an appropriate abutment in any clinical situation. This presentation aims to enlighten evolution of implant abutments and provide current abutment solutions, thus helping the clinician to simplify a confusing decision.

Prof. Dr. Ebru Karabece Cal, entered Ege University School of Dentistry in 1986 and graduated in 1991. She started working as a research and teaching assistant in the Department of Prosthodontics in the same faculty. Worked as a clinical-observer and researcher in Mayo Clinic, USA, for four months during her residency in 1997. In 1998 she accomplished her doctorate degree with the thesis “Evaluation of microbiologic adherence and hardness changes of four different resilient denture-lining materials.” Dr. Karabece Cal became an Associate Professor in 2006, and Professor in 2011 in the Department of Prosthodontics, Ege University School of Dentistry. She started working in Tinaztepe University Faculty of Dentistry as the chair of Prosthodontics Department in November 2021 where she took part as one of the cofounders of the Dental Faculty.

She has more than 50 articles, which were published in national and international journals, and has many lectures and presentations in various key congresses and meetings.

Dr. Karabece Cal is an active member of ICP, EPA, IADR and TPID and is a reviewer of various national and international journals. Her primary research areas are Implantology, Adhesive Dentistry and Esthetics.