Complete arch implant impression technique.
When making a definitive impression for an arch containing multiple implants, there are many reported techniques for splinting impression copings. This article introduces a splint technique that uses the shim method, which has been demonstrated to reduce laboratory and patient chair time, the number of impression copings and laboratory analogs needed, and the ultimate cost.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. jmbergin@u.washington.edu
Junping
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Jeffrey E
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Rubenstein
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry; D003102:Colloids / Q000737:chemistry; D003363:Cost Control; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology; D007754:Laboratories, Dental; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000737:chemistry; D012828:Silicones / Q000737:chemistry; D013165:Splints; D013997:Time Factors; D014753:Vinyl Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D014885:Waxes / Q000737:chemistry
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000464:Alginates; D003102:Colloids; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D003764:Dental Materials; C022821:Impregum; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012828:Silicones; D014753:Vinyl Compounds; D014885:Waxes