title: Passive adaptation of the prosthesis-implant interface by soldering gold cylinders to the framework casting.
abstract: Difficulties associated with accuracy of conventional long-span one-piece castings for fixed partial dentures are also observed in the fabrication of implant-supported prostheses. A technique is proposed whereby direct intraoral verification of cylinder-abutment relationship, master cast accuracy, possible corrected cast procedures, and soldering of gold cylinders to the framework ensure an accurate, passive adaptation of the prosthesis to all supporting implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McCartney
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Doud
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003735:Dental Casting Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D012994:Dental Soldering; D006047:Gold Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D006047:Gold Alloys; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; C034578:Duralay