Implementation of triple-scan protocol to evaluate the fit of complete-arch implant-supported fixed prostheses

Mustafa Borga Donmez; Gülce Çakmak; Martin Schimmel; Burak Yilmaz

doi:10.1111/jopr.13830

Implementation of triple-scan protocol to evaluate the fit of complete-arch implant-supported fixed prostheses

J Prosthodont. 2024 Jan 30. doi: 10.1111/jopr.13830. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Mustafa Borga Donmez^{1

2}, Gülce Çakmak², Martin Schimmel^{2

3}, Burak Yilmaz^{2

4

5}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istinye University, İstanbul, Turkey.
² Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
³ Division of Gerodontology and Removable Prosthodontics, University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
⁴ Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
⁵ Division of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Ohio, USA.

PMID: 38291720
DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13830

Abstract

Passive fit is essential for multiple-unit implant-supported prostheses. Conventional methods to assess the passivity of complete-arch implant-supported prostheses do not allow 3-dimensional (3D) visualization and quantification of misfit. This report describes the marginal and internal fit evaluation of a complete-arch implant-supported prosthesis by using the triple-scan protocol involving a scanner and a 3D analysis freeware. This technique allows researchers, clinicians, or dental technicians to detect and quantify 3D prosthetic misfit, which may facilitate the preparation for dental appointments and objective measurement of misfit for research studies.

Keywords: complete-arch; fit; nonmetrology-grade freeware; triple-scan.