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The O‐Ring Universal Impression Technique
Author(s) -
Hussaini Souheil
Publication year - 2008
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.2008.00351.x
Subject(s) - impression , implant , abutment , fixture , coping (psychology) , dentistry , computer science , dental abutments , materials science , engineering , mechanical engineering , medicine , surgery , structural engineering , world wide web , psychiatry
Recording the implant position for master cast fabrication for multiple implant systems may require a large inventory of impression copings. A technique is described whereby implant impression‐making procedures can be modified to be more universal to all implant systems. This makes the procedure more cost‐effective by simply incorporating the use of a rubber O‐ring on the abutment or fixture mount, which then eliminates the use of a transfer coping. This technique can be applied at the time of surgery for indexing as well as during the final impression appointment.