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Multifunctional Guide for Implant Placement, Impressions, and an Occlusal Index for Fixed Complete Dentures
Author(s) -
Ozkomur Ahmet,
Manfroi Fernando
Publication year - 2018
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/jopr.12472
Subject(s) - impression , dentures , dentistry , implant , computer science , arch , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , medicine , engineering , surgery , world wide web , civil engineering
This article proposes an approach to simplify the steps and reduce fabrication time for fixed implant‐supported complete dentures. A multifunctional guide can function as a surgical template during implant placement and provides a framework for the definitive impression and occlusal registration. It therefore enables immediate or early loading of dental implants in full‐arch rehabilitations.