A multipurpose template for implant placement.
A case report is presented describing the laboratory fabrication and clinical use of an innovative template. This template was designed to function as a radiographic implant positioning guide, accurate bone sounding guide, and surgical guide. This appliance is intended to serve additional roles as an aid in flap reflection and as a pick-up impression tray.
Quinlan
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Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
Richardson
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Hall
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D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D003765:Models, Dental; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography