An impression technique to accurately transfer soft tissue contours for implant-supported restorations: three case reports.
This article describes an alternative method for making an impression of implants that will simultaneously capture the soft tissue contours accurately. This customizing of the pick-up impression technique is specifically useful for aesthetic areas.
Paranhos
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Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, NY, USA. implante2000@aol.com
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D000328:Adult; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor