Surgical template stabilization with transitional implants in the treatment of the edentulous mandible: a technical note

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2005 May-Jun;20(3):462-5.

Abstract

Proper placement and orientation of dental implants is a requirement for the optimum function and esthetics of the definitive restoration. Surgical template stability during the surgical phase is a key element in the success of proper implant placement. Therefore, any clinical tool that enhances the precision of reproduction is of value. This article describes a simple, noninvasive, cost-effective technique for surgical template stabilization utilizing 2 transitional implants placed the same day as the definitive implants.

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / instrumentation*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Materials / chemistry
  • Dental Prosthesis Design / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery*
  • Mandible / surgery*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Materials