title: An alternative technique for the accurate transfer of periimplant soft tissue contour.
abstract: This article presents a technique for an accurate transfer of periimplant soft tissue contour during implant impression by combining the use of a conventional implant level impression and a silicone impression. This is an accurate and time-effective chairside procedure which produces minimal discomfort for the patient.
authors: Implant Center, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, PR China.
authors: Yi
authors: Y
authors: Man
authors: Yili
authors: Y
authors: Qu
authors: Hamasat Gheddaf
authors: HG
authors: Dam
authors: Ping
authors: P
authors: Gong
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D012833:Siloxanes / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D011145:Polyvinyls; D012833:Siloxanes; C034183:vinyl polysiloxane