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Precise Reproduction of Soft Tissue Structure around the Pontic Area Using Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
- Source :
- Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists. 28(2)
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Reproducing soft tissue contours around a pontic area is important for the fabrication of an esthetic prosthesis, especially in the anterior area. A gingival model that precisely replicates the soft tissue structure around the pontic area can be easily obtained by taking a pick-up impression of an interim fixed dental prosthesis. After a working cast is fabricated using the customary technique, the pick-up model is superimposed onto the working model for the pontic area using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM). A definitive restoration using this technique would be well adapted to the pontic base, which is formed by the interim prosthesis.
Details
- ISSN :
- 1532849X
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid..........6a5db394bbee19c95dcb2a3c27c1a23f