title: Multifunctional Guide for Implant Placement, Impressions, and an Occlusal Index for Fixed Complete Dentures.
abstract: This article proposes an approach to simplify the steps and reduce fabrication time for fixed implant-supported complete dentures. A multifunctional guide can function as a surgical template during implant placement and provides a framework for the definitive impression and occlusal registration. It therefore enables immediate or early loading of dental implants in full-arch rehabilitations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ozkomur
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fernando
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Manfroi
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000379:methods*; D003779:Denture Design / Q000379:methods; D003824:Denture, Complete; D006801:Humans; D057893:Immediate Dental Implant Loading / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Impression; immediate loading; occlusal registration