Simplifying single-stage solid abutments: Part 2. Temporization.
Fabrication of a temporary crown can consume much chairside time when restoring a single-unit implant. A technique for rapid fabrication of a temporary crown for the ITI implant system is addressed so as to minimize time and provide an accurate-fitting esthetic interim crown.
Schneider
Allen L
AL
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Restorative Department, Boston, MA, USA. drimplants@aol.com
Kurtzman
Gregori M
GM
D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D006801:Humans