An integrated abutment crown ( 22 ) has an abutment portion ( 24 ) having a central portion ( 24 a) intermediate to a post portion ( 24 b) receivable in the bore of an implant and a head portion which includes a nose ( 24 c) and shelf ( 24 d) extending from the outer circumference of the central portion to the nose. The abutment portion ( 24 ) is formed with a smooth curved surfaces for supporting crown portion ( 26 ) material applied directly onto the nose and shelf of the head portion.
