Assessment of the Effect of an Implant System With a Novel Abutment Attachment Design on Crestal Bone Preservation

Inclusion Criteria: * patients of either sex and older than 18 years of age * patients needing at least one dental implant to treat partial edentulism * patients physically able to tolerate surgical and restorative dental procedures * patients agreeing to all protocol visits Exclusion Criteria: * patients with infection or severe inflammation at the intended treatment sites * patients smoking greater than 10 cigarettes per day * patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * patients with uncontrolled metabolic diseases * patients who received radiation treatment to the head in the past 12 months * patients needing bone grafting at the intended treatment sites * patients known to be pregnant at screening visit * patients with para-functional habits like bruxing and clenching