title: A multipurpose template for implant placement.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Quinlan
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: 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