title: Options for the fabrication of provisional restorations for ITI solid abutments.
abstract: In this article, 4 techniques for fabricating provisional restorations for ITI solid abutments are described. The use of a burn-out coping, acrylic resin coping, impression cap, and protective cap are presented, and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A & M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA. hdumbrigue@tambcd.edu
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Dumbrigue
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Esquivel
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Gurun
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D010969:Plastics
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D010969:Plastics