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Protective cover cap for implant attachment

T R Saunders1, N A Oliver

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, David Grant U.S.A.F. Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1993
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A cast metal cover cap protects dental implant prosthesis attachments during finishing. This protective cap prevents damage and distortion, ensuring implant integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Dental prosthetics
  • Implantology
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Finishing and polishing implant prosthesis attachments can risk damage.
  • Protecting sensitive implant components during dental laboratory procedures is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a procedure utilizing a cast metal cover cap.
  • To detail the protective function of the cap during finishing and polishing of implant prostheses.

Main Methods:

  • A cast metal cover cap is employed.
  • The cap is used during the finishing and polishing stages of prosthesis fabrication.

Main Results:

  • The cover cap effectively shields implant prosthesis attachments.
  • Prevention of distortion and damage to the implant is achieved.

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Conclusions:

  • The described procedure offers a reliable method for protecting implant components.
  • Utilizing a cast metal cover cap enhances the longevity and integrity of dental implants.