Journal of the California Dental Association · 2010 · 12 citations · 15 references
DentistryImplant DentistryOral SurgeryDigital Implant DentistryDigital ProsthodonticsProstheticsDigital Fixed ProsthodonticsImmediate Implant PlacementProvisional RestorationsImmediate Provisional CrownsImmediate Provisional RestorationsImmediate Provisionalization PlanningImplant ProvisionalizationProvisional Implant Prosthesis FabricationProvisional Implant-supported ProsthesesProvisional Prosthesis FabricationTreatment Modality Selection
Dental implant placement with immediate provisionalization is a well-established protocol with excellent success rates. Immediate provisionalization after dental implant placement is a very convenient treatment modality for the patient, especially in the esthetic zone, since removable provisionalization modalities can be avoided and the gingival architecture can also be re-established more predictably. This case report describes the use of CAD/CAM technology to facilitate the manufacture of an immediate provisional for a dental implant.
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