A healing cap and a healing abutment are two different dental components used in implant dentistry. Here are their differences:
Below are the main Differences between Healing cap and Healing abutment
- Function: A healing cap is used to cover the implant’s internal part and allow the soft tissue to heal. On the other hand, a healing abutment is used to connect the implant to the overlying restoration and also allow the soft tissue to heal.
- Design: A healing cap is a dome-shaped component that covers the implant’s internal part and is screwed into the implant. In contrast, a healing abutment is a post-like component that is placed on top of the implant and protrudes through the gum tissue to connect to the final restoration.
- Size: Healing caps are typically smaller than healing abutments, as they are designed to only cover the internal part of the implant. Healing abutments are larger as they need to connect the implant to the overlying restoration.
- Placement: A healing cap is usually placed immediately after the implant placement surgery and is left in place until the implant has integrated with the jawbone. A healing abutment is typically placed after the healing cap has been removed, and the implant has integrated with the jawbone.
In summary, a healing cap is used to cover the internal part of the implant and allow the soft tissue to heal, while a healing abutment is used to connect the implant to the overlying restoration and allow the soft tissue to heal. The healing cap is smaller, while the healing abutment is larger.