Immediate functional interim restoration at second-stage surgery: A digital protocol for efficient implant...

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Conventional two-stage implant surgery involves a healing abutment phase.
• Digital workflows offer potential for improved efficiency and accuracy in implant restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a digital protocol for dental implant restoration.
• To enable immediate functional interim restoration delivery at second-stage surgery.
• To streamline the conventional two-stage implant procedure.

Main Methods:

• A digital protocol was developed for implant restoration.
• Scans were limited to essential areas for efficient data acquisition.
• Interim restorations were fabricated during the osseointegration period.
• Immediate delivery of interim restorations at second-stage surgery was performed.
• Rescanning and data matching were used for adjustments.

Main Results:

• The digital protocol allowed for efficient recording and interim restoration fabrication.
• Immediate delivery of the interim restoration guided soft-tissue healing without a healing abutment.
• The workflow accurately reproduced adjusted morphology after modifications.
• The digital approach streamlined the conventional two-stage procedure.

Conclusions:

• The presented digital protocol offers a more efficient and reproducible method for implant restoration.
• This approach optimizes the workflow for immediate functional interim delivery.
• The digital protocol enhances clinical practice for dental implant procedures.