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Techniques to facilitate provisionalization of implant restorations
Paulino Castellon1, Michael Casadaban, Michael S Block
1Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, 1100 Florida Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.
Purpose:
The aim of this article was to review current methods for immediate provisionalization of single unit implant restorations.
Methods:
Four methods are discussed and illustrated in detail, including: preoperative preparation of an abutment and provisional crown using diagnostic models; abutment placement and modification at the time of implant placement; the use of 1-piece or non-prepable abutments; and methods of indexing. Material characteristics for indexing are presented to provide the clinician with an understanding of material handling in relation to accuracy of indexing.
Conclusion:
Depending on clinician and patient case specific criteria, immediate provisionalization of implant restorations can be performed in an efficient manner.
