Replacement of successful fixed implant prostheses using duplication techniques.
Replication of desirable design features of an existing implant prosthesis is often appropriate in the construction of a replacement that produces the same spatial relationship to the supporting dental implants. An adaptation of a laboratory copy technique used in conventional complete denture prosthodontics is described. A silicone putty mold that enables the creation of the corresponding fit surface, polished surface, and arch form is used for making a transitional or a definitive complete or partial fixed implant prosthesis. Variations using a basic replication technique are appropriate in clinical practice for refabricating a prosthesis of a preferred design. The procedure is suitable for both acrylic resin-metal or metal ceramic restorations.
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Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, King's Dental Institute, King's College School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, United Kingdom.
Watson
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D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys
D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys