title: Simplifying single-stage solid abutments: Part 1. Impressions.
abstract: Restoration of single-stage implants with solid abutments traditionally requires the use of an impression index cap, an analog and a lab fee commensurate with a more complex restoration. A technique is discussed that utilizes standard crown and bridge techniques that simplifies the lab procedure and reduces the prosthetic costs involved with fabrication of implant borne crowns.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Restorative Department, USA.
authors.forename: Allen L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: Gregori M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kurtzman
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; D014941:Work Simplification
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane