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Published on: September 13, 2022
Radiopaque dental impression method for radiographic interpretation, digital alignment, and surgical guide
Michael D Scherer1, Hyun Ki Roh2
1Associate Clinical Professor, Advanced Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California; and Clinical Instructor, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Abstract:
Adequate visualization of existing/proposed tooth position, denture base contours, and prosthetic space is critical to treatment planning of dental implants. Multiple techniques exist for fabricating radiographic guides; many involve duplicating the patient's existing prosthesis or fabricating a new diagnostic template. This article describes a technique that provides anatomic and restorative information by using an existing prosthesis and a radiographic impression method without the need to fabricate a duplicate or new template.
