title: Spark erosion for precise fitting of implant retained restorations.
abstract: This article describes modern, precise methods of imaging and manufacturing implant-retained dental restorations. Scan data, combined with spark erosion technology, eliminates many of the problems associated with implant retained restorations.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Schmitt
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D004572:Electrolysis; D006801:Humans; D008669:Metallurgy