Digital Impression Taking for Maxillary Full-Arch Restoration With Immediate Loading: A Case Report

J Oral Implantol. 2022 Apr 1;48(2):125-132. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-20-00117.

Abstract

The aim of this clinical report is to describe a maxillary full-arch implant supported restoration with immediate loading performed by means of an entirely digital work flow with photogrammetric system and intraoral scanning. A female patient with an edentulous maxillary arch attended the dental clinic seeking a maxillary fixed restoration. After treatment planning, 6 implants were placed using a surgical splint fabricated digitally by intraoral scanning of her previous removable prosthesis. Multiunit abutments were fitted, and 2 digital impressions were taken, one with a photogrammetric system for determining implant positions and the other with an intraoral scanner for soft tissue registration. The acrylic resin structure of the immediate prosthesis was milled and placed within 8 hours of implant surgery. This provisional structure fitted correctly and provided adequate esthetics and function. Radiographic and clinical follow-up after 24 months observed adequate implant evolution.

Keywords: digital impression technique; full-arch restoration; immediate-loading; photogrammetry.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immediate Dental Implant Loading*
  • Mouth, Edentulous*

Substances

  • Dental Implants