title: The use of three different matrices to ensure proper spatial dimension in fabricating definitive implant-supported prostheses.
abstract: Implant concepts continue to evolve not only in terms of materials, surfaces, and designs but also in clinical experience and technical management. This article presents a clinical and laboratory procedure describing how to plan, ensure, and achieve proper spatial dimension in fabricating definitive implant-supported prostheses with the use of 3 different matrices. This will in turn aid in restoring the patient with a predictable outcome from the outset of the treatment.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Implantology, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal. semtiaz@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Shahram
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Emtiaz
authors.forename: Joao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Carames
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gamboa
authors.forename: Maria Leonor Baptista
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: de Sousa
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dias
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials