title: A double casting technique to minimize distortion when constructing fixed partial dentures on implants.
abstract: The casting of extensive implant superstructures that have a good passive fit may be technically demanding. A simple, 2-stage casting technique is presented that avoids common problems associated with the casting of large superstructures. The fabrication of a 7-unit metal-ceramic screw-retained fixed partial denture supported by 5 implants is used to illustrate this technique.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Henry W K
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Luk
authors.forename: Edmond H N
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Pow
authors.forename: Anne S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: McMillan
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Hui
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys