title: Improving implant framework passive fit and accuracy through the use of verification stents and casts.
abstract: Passive fit of implant frameworks is related in part to the accuracy of the master cast. A method of fabricating a verification stent to check the accuracy of the master cast prior to waxing and casting the implant framework is discussed. The methods utilize routinely available materials and do not require any special instrumentation or equipment. The stent can be fabricated either by the laboratory or the dentist.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, USA. aldds@aol.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kurtzman
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Silverstein
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting / Q000295:instrumentation; D015607:Stents; D013499:Surface Properties; D014885:Waxes
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D014885:Waxes