What the heck is an abutment?!
There are three main components to most implant restorations. There is an implant, which is the titanium post that is implanted in the jaw bone and serves as an anchor. It is like a synthetic root of a tooth. Then there is the crown, which is the sparkly white part that you chew with. Then there is a third part called an abutment. The abutment serves to connect the implant to the crown. It is often the most confusing part for patients who understand that you need an implant t