title: Fabrication of an implant surgical guide using a denture replica technique.
abstract: The outcome of the prosthodontic phase of implant treatment is affected by the position of implant fixtures within the dental supporting tissues; therefore, surgical guides are often used to facilitate ideal fixture placement. This article describes the fabrication and modification of a wax replica of the patient's existing prosthesis, which is converted into a surgical guide. This approach permits accurate fixture placement relative to planned tooth positions in the implant-supported prosthesis, without the need to fabricate a new conventional denture prior to surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: McMillan
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Walton
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003824:Denture, Complete; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D014885:Waxes