A simple method of making an implant-level impression when presented with limited space, unfavorable implant positions, or problematic implant angulations

J Prosthet Dent. 2002 Jun;87(6):684-7. doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.126422.

Abstract

Making an implant-level impression for the purpose of abutment selection when implants are placed in limited space, unfavorable positions, or compromising angulations can be a time-consuming procedure. An impression procedure is presented that makes use of either prefabricated screw-retained titanium implant index copings or plastic snap-on implant index copings to help resolve problematic implant placement. Both the titanium and plastic implant index copings are easy to modify and therefore make impression procedures more predictable.

MeSH terms

  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental High-Speed Equipment
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Impression Technique* / instrumentation
  • Dental Prosthesis Design / instrumentation
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Denture Design
  • Humans
  • Plastics
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Dental Implants
  • Plastics
  • Titanium