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First-stage fixed provisional restorations for implant prosthodontics
I D Zinner1, F V Panno, M S Pines
1Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry, New York.
Summary
Fixed provisional prostheses combining metal and acrylic resin offer a stable alternative to removable options in implant dentistry. These restorations support immediate function and esthetics after fixture placement, enhancing patient lifestyle.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Removable provisional prostheses can be cumbersome in implant dentistry.
- Patients require immediate functional and esthetic restoration after dental implant placement.
- Existing provisional solutions may not fully meet patient needs for immediate lifestyle integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present combination metal-and-acrylic-resin fixed provisional prostheses as a viable alternative.
- To detail the fabrication materials and techniques for these interim restorations.
- To highlight their application in both free-standing and hybrid implant-supported prostheses.
Main Methods:
- Laboratory fabrication of combination metal-and-acrylic-resin prostheses.
- Insertion of prostheses on the same day as dental implant fixture placement.
- Utilizing specific materials and established fabrication techniques.
Main Results:
- Successful application of combination prostheses as an alternative to removable options.
- Enabled patients to resume normal lifestyles with minimal interruption.
- Provided immediate esthetic and functional restoration.
Conclusions:
- Combination metal-and-acrylic-resin fixed provisional prostheses are effective in implant dentistry.
- These restorations facilitate immediate function, esthetics, and patient comfort.
- They represent a significant advancement for interim implant restorations.