An accurate chairside technique for fabricating a temporary restoration for ITI single-tooth implant.
Current implant restoration techniques depend upon a well-fitting, anatomic provisional restoration--especially at the restoration margin--to promote healthy soft tissue contours, which are necessary for successful final restorations. The ITI implant system presents a particular challenge in this regard because of the configuration of the implant head and shoulder, especially when these are placed subgingivally. A chairside method for obtaining an accurate marginal fit and customized contours in the single-tooth provisional restoration is described and illustrated.
Boston
D W
DW
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia 19140, USA.
Boberick
K G
KG
D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans