Soldering technique for osseointegrated implant prostheses.
This article describes a method for making changes in the alignment of superstructures for osseointegrated implants. After a cast is made from a transfer impression, the teeth and plastic are removed from the framework. The framework is sectioned into as many pieces as necessary to realign it on the analogs in the cast. The pieces are held in soldering investment with guide pins and abutment screws for soldering in the new position. The prosthesis is completed, finished, and replaced in the mouth.
Sutherland
J K
JK
Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry, Saskatoon, Canada.
Hallam
R F
RF
D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D012994:Dental Soldering / Q000379:methods*; D003779:Denture Design; D006801:Humans