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Esthetic outcomes showed lesser gingival discoloration for zirconia abutments compared with metal abutments.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Minimal anterior abutment fractures have been reported and are restricted to ceramic abutments. Studies using spectrophotometry showed lesser gingival discoloration with zirconia abutments, but there is no evidence for difference in patient's esthetic satisfaction between ceramic and metal abutments.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Clinical Significance<\/jats:title><jats:p>For the anterior region, selection of an implant with internal connection and a customized metal abutment (titanium or cast metal) can have the least mechanical complications. 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