title: Integrating the surgical and prosthodontic stages of implant therapy with a sterile implant position registration.
abstract: A new implant position registration technique utilizing an autoclavable thermoplastic material is described. This technique, which has been in use since 1994, allows the clinician to fabricate a provisional restoration for insertion at stage II surgery to enhance the soft tissue contour and the aesthetics of the final restoration.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods*; D003442:Crowns; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012117:Resins, Synthetic
chemical_list: D012117:Resins, Synthetic