PEEK gingiva former G40

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After exposing the implant, the gingival former (made of biocompatible radiopaque PEEK) allows the anatomical shaping of the gingiva to give a natural emergence profile. The common occurrence of tissue growth over the implant shoulder, is also effectively prevented by the use of the gingival former. Please note that the gingival former is only approved for use after exposure of the implant and may remain in the mouth for a maximum of 180 days. Four gingiva formers of different widths are available, corresponding to the shoulder diameter in both open and closed surgeries. Gingiva formers can also be used for the fabrication of single-toothe temporaries or as a base perfectly matching the abutment. Z-SYSTEMS recommends placing retention grooves into the outer surface of the gingival former to ensure mechanical retention of the temporary resin with the gingival former. PEEK does not enable chemical bonding to the temporary material. When using a gingival former as a base for single-tooth temporaries the maximum period that they can remain in the mouth is also 180 days.