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...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2012-06, Vol.107 (6), p.405-410
Main Authors: Ma, Junping, DMD, Rubenstein, Jeffrey E., DMD, MSb
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrylic Resins - chemistry
Alginates - chemistry
Colloids - chemistry
Cost Control
Dental Arch - anatomy & histology
Dental Implants
Dental Impression Materials - chemistry
Dental Impression Technique - economics
Dental Impression Technique - instrumentation
Dental Materials - chemistry
Dentistry
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous - pathology
Laboratories, Dental
Mandible - anatomy & histology
Resins, Synthetic - chemistry
Silicones - chemistry
Splints
Time Factors
Vinyl Compounds - chemistry
Waxes - chemistry
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3913(12)60100-0