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The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|September 27, 2024
Summary
This study introduces a same-day fabrication method for full-arch implant prostheses using a 3D-printed surgical guide as a verification index. This streamlined technique ensures accurate placement, improving clinical outcomes in prosthodontics.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Full-arch implant prostheses require precise fabrication and placement.
- Traditional methods can be time-consuming and complex.
- Advancements in digital dentistry offer potential for improved efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an efficient, same-day method for fabricating full-arch implant prostheses.
- To utilize a three-dimensional (3D)-printed surgical guide as a verification index.
- To streamline the clinical workflow for implant prosthesis delivery.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a full-arch implant prosthesis within one day.
- Utilizing a 3D-printed surgical guide as a verification index.
- Employing simple impression coping and laboratory analogs for accurate prosthesis placement.
Main Results:
- Successful same-day fabrication of a full-arch implant prosthesis.
- Accurate prosthesis placement achieved through the 3D-printed surgical guide verification.
- Simplified and streamlined clinical procedure with significant advantages.
Conclusions:
- The presented method offers an efficient approach to same-day full-arch implant prosthesis fabrication.
- Using a 3D-printed surgical guide as a verification index enhances accuracy and simplifies the procedure.
- This technique represents a clinically relevant advancement in prosthodontic treatment outcomes.
