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Online Publication Date: 01 Oct 2015

Single-Tray Impression Technique for Implant-Supported Overdentures

BDS, MDS
Page Range: 609 – 611
DOI: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-13-00274
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Figure 1. Custom tray was fabricated with acrylic resin and an access opening for the impression coping screws. Figure 2. Custom tray was used to verify that adequate space existed between the custom tray and the impression copings. Figure 3. Completed definitive impression with laboratory analogs fixed to the pick-up impression copings. Figure 4. Definitive cast created using the single-tray impression technique. Figure 5. Labial index shows the positional relation between the teeth and implants. Figure 6. Virtual design of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) bar with 5 locators. Figure 7. Final virtual design of the CAD/CAM bar in relation to the prosthesis. Figure 8. CAD/CAM milled bar made out of titanium alloy. Figure 9. Intraoral occlusal view of the milled bar supported by 4 implants. Figure 10. Panoramic radiograph confirming that the milled bar is completely seated. Figure 11. Palate-less implant-supported overdenture.


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