The invention relates to an abutment for connecting a dental prosthesis (4) to a dental implant (2), the abutment comprising a body portion (8, 26, 28, 30, 32, 35) for supporting the dental prosthesis (4) and a contact surface (6) apical to said body portion (8, 26, 28, 30, 32, 35) for contacting the dental implant (2).In order to allow an adjustment of the tooth restoration structure to properties of a natural tooth the abutment is composed of a resin that is reinforced with fibers substantially extending over the total length of said body portion (8, 26, 28, 30, 32, 35) towards said contact surface (6).
