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A bonded provisional fixed prosthesis to be worn after implant surgery
1Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|July 1, 1995
Summary
This study presents an aesthetic technique for immediate provisional fixed restorations after dental implant surgery. This method avoids preparing adjacent teeth, simplifying the restoration process for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Esthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Immediate provisional restorations offer esthetic benefits after implant surgery.
- Conventional methods often require preparation of adjacent teeth, which can be undesirable.
- Alternative scenarios include post-extraction or post-stage II implant surgery restorations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an esthetic procedure for immediate provisional fixed restoration placement following dental implant surgery.
- To present a technique that eliminates the need for abutment tooth preparation.
- To highlight the applicability of this procedure in various clinical situations.
Main Methods:
- A technique for immediate provisional fixed restoration placement after implant surgery is detailed.
- The procedure focuses on achieving esthetics without compromising adjacent teeth.
- It is applicable after implant placement, tooth extraction, or stage II implant surgery.
Main Results:
- The described procedure allows for immediate provisional fixed restorations.
- Abutment teeth adjacent to the implant site do not require preparation.
- The technique is versatile and can be applied in multiple clinical contexts.
Conclusions:
- This esthetic procedure provides a viable option for immediate provisional restorations.
- It simplifies the restorative process by avoiding abutment tooth preparation.
- The technique is adaptable for various implant and extraction scenarios.