Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Oct 2016

A Novel Technique for Replicating the Profile of an Interim Implant-Supported Single Crown on the Definitive Prosthesis

DDS, MS and
DDS, MS
Page Range: 437 – 441
DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-16-00032
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Figures 1–3

Figure 1. (a) Preoperative intraoral illustration. (b) Radiographic preoperative view. Figure 2. (a) Implant placement. No flap has been reflected. (b) Preliminary healing with the interim restoration. Figure 3. (a) Stone cube is used to secure an implant analogue. An impression of the interim prosthesis is made by using addition silicone (IAS). (b) A custom impression coping is made with autopolymerized acrylic resin and a prefabricated impression coping. The IAS is used to contour the custom impression coping.


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Figure 4. (a) Custom impression coping, intraoral view. (b) Master stone cast. The gingival contours have been transferred. Figure 5. The addition silicone is used as a guide to fabricate a maquette laboratory abutment (MLA). Figure 6. (a) Final zirconia abutment, intraoral view. (b) Definitive prosthesis.


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Corresponding author, e-mail: DrProussaefs@gmail.com
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