A digital technique for replicating peri-implant soft tissue contours and the emergence profile

A digital technique is presented that records peri-implant soft tissue contours and the emergence profile. The architecture of interim restorations and adjacent teeth, the position of the implant, and the emergence profile of interim prostheses are scanned and registered to design a zirconia frame a...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry 2017-09, Vol.118 (3), p.264-267
Main Authors: Liu, Xiaoqiang, Liu, Jianzhang, Mao, Hong, Tan, Jianguo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer-Aided Design
Dental Impression Materials
Dental Impression Technique
Dental Models
Dental Restoration, Temporary - methods
Dentistry
Humans
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Summary:A digital technique is presented that records peri-implant soft tissue contours and the emergence profile. The architecture of interim restorations and adjacent teeth, the position of the implant, and the emergence profile of interim prostheses are scanned and registered to design a zirconia frame and to form a digital cast.
ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2016.11.006