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A digital approach to create a virtual implant preliminary cast for the fabrication of a splinted framework and custom open tray for multiple implants impression making: A dental technique.
- Source :
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Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists [J Prosthodont] 2023 Nov 08. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 08. - Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Ahead of Print
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Abstract
- A digital approach is described for fabricating a splinted framework and custom open tray for the impression of multiple implants based on a virtually created implant cast with the digital prediction of the future impression coping positions. In this technique, impression copings to be used in the definitive impression-making process were digitally scanned and aligned to a preliminary cast using installed protective caps of screw-retained abutments as references, which resulted in a virtual cast that offers information both about the impression coping positions and their surrounding tissues and could allow a splinted framework and custom open tray to be digitally designed and fabricated. Creation of a virtual cast through digital technologies eliminates the traditional manual splinted framework and custom tray fabrication procedures. Additionally, only one set of impression copings and analogs is needed in this technique, thereby reducing treatment time and cost. It also offers a splinted framework and custom open tray with consistent quality.<br /> (© 2023 by the American College of Prosthodontists.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-849X
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37940615
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13791