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Plastic temporary abutments with provisional restorations in immediate loading procedures: a clinical report
1Continuing Education in Oral and Implants Rehabilitaion, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel. mijiritsky@bezeqint.net
Implant Dentistry
|September 13, 2006
Summary
Provisional restorations offer benefits similar to fixed restorations for dental implants. This case report details simultaneous implant placement with fixed provisional restorations on prefabricated abutments.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Provisional restorations offer benefits comparable to non-implant-retained fixed restorations in implant dentistry.
- They serve as diagnostic tools for esthetics, contour, and hygiene, facilitating communication among patient, dentist, and technician.
- Soft tissue healing around implants can be guided by provisional restoration contours.
Observation:
- Implant-retained treatment necessitates osseointegration, posing challenges for removable provisional prostheses requiring adjustments.
- This article presents a case report on simultaneous implant placement.
- Fixed provisional restorations were connected to prefabricated plastic provisional abutments.
Findings:
- Simultaneous implant placement with immediate fixed provisionalization is feasible.
- Prefabricated plastic provisional abutments simplify the process.
- This approach streamlines treatment and enhances patient communication.
Implications:
- This technique offers a predictable method for immediate provisionalization in implant dentistry.
- It potentially reduces treatment time and improves patient satisfaction.
- Further research can explore long-term outcomes and material compatibility.