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Use of Vacuum‐Formed Templates to Guide Tooth Preparation and Insertion of Interim Restorations
Author(s) -
Papaspyridakos Panos,
Lal Kunal
Publication year - 2010
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.2010.00580.x
Subject(s) - interim , dentistry , abutment , orthodontics , template , prosthesis , dental abutments , materials science , medicine , engineering , surgery , implant , nanotechnology , civil engineering , archaeology , history
Ideal tooth preparation and interim prostheses are critical to a predictable esthetic and functional outcome in the treatment of full‐mouth‐fixed restorations. During the treatment stages, multiple procedures need to be considered for a successful and predictable outcome. These include the parallel preparation of multiple abutment teeth followed by the relining of the interim prostheses. The purpose of this article is to describe a technique to simplify tooth preparation and facilitate subsequent insertion of a complete‐arch‐fixed interim prosthesis using vacuum‐formed templates.