Fast-Tracking the Implant Prosthodontic Workflow for Full-Arch Restorations: Case Series

The conventional approach for fabrication of a definitive prosthesis for full-arch implant cases requires multiple visits. This article presents a case series highlighting the efficacy of a novel time-saving technique for full-arch implant prosthodontics. The technique is indicated for cases in which an immediate fixed provisional restoration has been delivered on the day of implant placement or within 72 hours of implant placement or for cases where the clinician has made an esthetically and functionally acceptable provisional restoration before starting the prosthetic phase for the definitive restoration. The technique involves taking an impression of the well-adjusted provisional restoration and transferring the jaw relation in a single step, allowing the clinician to circumvent several steps without compromising accuracy or end results.