Fabrication of a laser-welded fixed-detachable prosthesis for immediate loading.
Immediate loading of dental implants in completely edentulous patients is receiving great attention. Standard surgical protocol is used with primary stabilization of the implants as a goal. The restorative dentist must coordinate with the surgeon and the laboratory technician to make immediate loading a reality for the completely edentulous patient. This article describes a technique developed to fabricate an immediately loaded fixed-detachable prosthesis using laser welding technology. Advantages, which are applicable to various implant systems and patients, are discussed.
Kuo
Shang-Lun
SL
Private Practice, Taiwan.
El-Gendy
Tamer
T
Chou
James
J
Miller
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D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D013997:Time Factors; D016474:Weight-Bearing
D015921:Dental Implants