title: Fabrication of a laser-welded fixed-detachable prosthesis for immediate loading.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Shang-Lun
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.forename: Tamer
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: El-Gendy
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chou
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants