title: A simplified approach to implant-supported metal-ceramic reconstruction.
abstract: Restoring the edentulous patient with an implant-supported fixed complete denture prosthesis is a challenging procedure. The patient's occlusal vertical dimension, centric relation position, esthetics, and phonetics should be maintained throughout the restorative process, while the patient is traditionally wearing a removable prosthesis. This article presents an alternative treatment philosophy that addresses these concerns and guides the restorative process using a fixed provisional restoration made from the patient's removable complete dentures.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA. hsimon@usc.edu
authors.forename: Harel
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Simon
authors.forename: Christopher B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Marchack
mesh_terms: D016302:Centric Relation; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003779:Denture Design; D003825:Denture, Complete, Immediate; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D010700:Phonetics; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys