Open AccessRedesign of a fixture mount to be used as an impression coping and a provisional abutment as well
Author(s) -
Glenn Hsuan-Chen Chang,
Chen Tian,
Yuen-Siang Hung
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.86456
Subject(s) - impression , fixture , abutment , coping (psychology) , mount , implant , dentistry , prosthesis , orthodontics , dental prosthesis , medicine , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , surgery , structural engineering , psychiatry , world wide web
An integrated fixture mount/impression coping/ temporary abutment can provide many advantages for immediate loading of dental implants, such as simpler procedure, less chair time, cost reduction, and comfort for the patients.