Use of provisional prostheses with osseointegration

Area of Science:

• Dental Prosthodontics
• Implant Dentistry
• Biomaterials Science

Background:

• Traditional provisional prostheses fabrication relies on established techniques.
• Osseointegration in implant dentistry offers unique challenges and opportunities for provisional restorations.
• Implant abutments differ from natural teeth in their need for protection during fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the adaptation of provisional prostheses fabrication ingenuity to osseointegration.
• To highlight the benefits of esthetic, comfortable, and functional implant-supported provisional prostheses.
• To enhance the prosthodontic contribution to patient quality of life during implant treatment.

Main Methods:

• Review and adaptation of existing provisional prosthesis fabrication methodologies.
• Application of these techniques within the context of osseointegration.
• Focus on achieving esthetic, comfortable, and functional outcomes for temporary restorations.

Main Results:

• Ingenuity in provisional prosthesis fabrication is successfully transferable to osseointegration.
• Implant abutments do not require the same protection as natural teeth during fabrication.
• Short-term wear of implant-supported provisional prostheses yields significant patient benefits.

Conclusions:

• Esthetic, comfortable, and functional provisional prostheses are valuable even for short durations in implant cases.
• The use of such provisional prostheses enhances the overall patient experience and quality of life.
• This approach improves the prosthodontic contribution throughout all phases of implant treatment.