Castable Dental Abutments Vs Ti-Bases: Which Offers Better Prosthetic Control?
Choosing the right abutment is one of the most important decisions in implant prosthodontics. It affects emergence profile, crown margins, screw access, and long‑term stability. Two of the most widely used options are castable dental abutments and Ti‑bases. In this guide we will compare them head‑to‑head to help you decide which gives better prosthetic control for your cases. What is a Castable Dental Abutment? A castable abutment is a prefabricated component (often called a UCLA‑type abutment) that the lab uses as a base to build a custom abutment. It typically has a plastic or metal coping that is modified and cast into gold, titanium, or another alloy to create a fully customized abutment. These are commonly used for: • Screw‑retained crowns and bridges. • Cases where the implant is not in an ideal position. • Situations that need a specific emergence profile or angulation. Because they are cast, they offer a high degree of customization, but they also depend heavil...