The healing assistant is a temporary component placed on the implant during the healing phase to allow soft tissue closure and bone regeneration. It is later removed and replaced with the abutment.
IV. Abutment
The portion of the dental implant that connects to the implant fixture/body and extends through the soft tissue into the supracrestal region. It provides the mechanical means to attach and support a dental prosthesis.
V. Impression Coping
The impression coping is a temporary component placed on the implant or abutment during impression making to record the exact three-dimensional position and orientation of the implant for fabrication of the prosthesis.
VI. Prosthesis
The prosthesis is the final restoration