title: An implant impression technique using a plaster splinting index combined with a silicone impression.
abstract: This article describes a technique for making implant impressions designed to reduce framework misfit. The 2-stage impression technique combines the use of plaster and a silicone impression material. The method can be used for either completely or partially edentulous patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Odontology, Rene Descartes University, Paris, France. nicolas.eid@univ-paris5.fr
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Eid
mesh_terms: D002133:Calcium Sulfate; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous; D003765:Models, Dental; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012828:Silicones; D012833:Siloxanes; D013165:Splints
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012828:Silicones; D012833:Siloxanes; C480691:aquasil; D002133:Calcium Sulfate