title: A technique for verifying implant analog positions in the definitive cast.
abstract: This article introduces a procedure that allows the clinician to verify the 3-dimensional spatial orientations of implant analogs in the definitive cast for a cement-retained, implant-supported prosthesis with engaging abutments. Multiple interlocking puzzle pieces are used with engaging interim abutments to verify the accuracy of the impression.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Dentistry, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA. rsadidz@uab.edu
authors.forename: Ramtin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sadid-Zadeh
authors.forename: Sandra J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: O'Neal
authors.forename: Perng-Ru
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aponte-Wesson
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D059605:Dental Implant-Abutment Design; D015921:Dental Implants; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D058105:Polymerization; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D014025:Titanium