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First‐Stage Fixed Provisional Restorations for Implant Prosthodontics
Author(s) -
Zinner Ira D.,
Panno Francis V.,
Pines Mitchell S.,
Small Stanley A.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.1993.tb00416.x
Subject(s) - fixed prosthodontics , dentistry , fixture , implant , abutment , dental prosthesis , prosthesis , orthodontics , dental abutments , inlay , interim , prosthodontics , medicine , engineering , surgery , mechanical engineering , civil engineering , archaeology , history
Combination metal‐and‐acrylic‐resin fixed provisional prostheses can be used in implant dentistry as an alternative to a removable provisional prosthesis. They may be fabricated in the laboratory and inserted on the day of fixture placement to ensure that the patients may return to their normal lifestyles with minimal discomfort or interruption in function and esthetics. These interim restorations may be used in free‐standing as well as hybrid types of implant supported prostheses. The materials used and techniques of fabrication are described.