title: Simplified custom impression post for implant-supported restorations.
abstract: The esthetic outcome of an implant-supported restoration is greatly influenced by the relationship between the contours of the definitive prosthesis and the periimplant tissues. In this clinical technique, an implant analog holder and autopolymerizing acrylic resin were used to accurately register the soft-tissue transition zone created by the interim restoration and transfer it to the impression post during the definitive impression.
authors.affiliation: Private practice, Athens, Greece. Electronic address: michpatras@yahoo.gr.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Patras
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center for Implant Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary / Q000379:methods*; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003760:Dental Impression Materials