title: The diagnostic template: a key element to the comprehensive esthetic treatment concept.
abstract: Provisional restorations represent a key element in the realization of extensive esthetic rehabilitations. In particular, they provide indispensible diagnostic information contribute significantly to adjacent soft tissue conditioning, and ensure the patient's comfort during the intermediate phase of treatment. The-treatment outcome strongly depends on the treatment approach chosen. This article describes a treatment rationale comprising the use of a diagnostic template. This type of work strategy, documented with clinical cases, integrates diagnostic waxups and indirect provisional restorations using simplified and efficient fabrication techniques.
authors.affiliation: Division of Fixed Prosthodontics, University of Geneva School of Dentistry, Switzerland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Magne
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Magne
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Belser
mesh_terms: D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003779:Denture Design; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning