title: An improved index for the waxed stage of an implant-retained framework.
abstract: A method for making an improved index for the waxed stage of Branemark implant-retained frameworks is described. The index improves visibility of the tooth and abutment cylinder relationship permitting the optimization of framework dimensions and contour.
authors.affiliation: Removable Prosthodontic Service, U.S. Army DENTAC, Fort Gordon, Ga.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Adrian
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Krantz
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Ivanhoe
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Edge
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003829:Denture, Partial; D006801:Humans; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants