The use of three different matrices to ensure proper spatial dimension in fabricating definitive implant-supported prostheses.
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.
Emtiaz
Shahram
S
Institute of Implantology, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal. semtiaz@hotmail.com
Carames
Joao
J
Gamboa
Isabel
I
de Sousa
Maria Leonor Baptista
ML
Dias
Bruno
B
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
D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials