the invention relates to an abutment for connecting a dental prosthesis to a dental implant , the abutment comprising a body portion for supporting the dental prosthesis and a contact surface apical to said body portion for contacting the dental implant . 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 towards said contact surface .