A Staged Digital Protocol for the Terminal Dentition for Immediate Loading Using a Provi-guide

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Terminal dentition and complete edentulism present challenges for fixed prosthetic restoration.
• Traditional implant placement protocols can be lengthy and may not optimize immediate function.
• The Provi-guide offers a potential solution for streamlining implant procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel digital protocol for terminal dentition patients using the Provi-guide.
• To evaluate the Provi-guide's efficacy in improving implant placement accuracy and reducing treatment time.
• To assess the feasibility of immediate loading of implant-supported fixed complete dentures.

Main Methods:

• A step-by-step digital protocol was developed for terminal dentition patients.
• The Provi-guide was utilized as a dual-purpose tool: a nonlimiting surgical guide and a fixed interim prosthesis.
• Implants were placed following the digital protocol for immediate loading.

Main Results:

• The protocol demonstrated improved implant placement accuracy.
• Treatment time was significantly shortened compared to conventional methods.
• Successful immediate loading of implant-supported fixed complete dentures was achieved.

Conclusions:

• The Provi-guide digital protocol offers an efficient solution for full-arch rehabilitation in terminal dentition patients.
• This technique facilitates immediate functional restoration with implant-supported fixed complete dentures.
• The Provi-guide serves effectively as both a surgical guide and an interim prosthesis, simplifying the treatment workflow.