Impression technique for arches requiring both implant and natural tooth restorations

Implant impression copings reduce access to prepared teeth during the impression-making process. If the impression copings and teeth are in close proximity, it may be difficult to extrude impression material circumferentially around the margins of the tooth preparations. A technique is described that allows the impressions of the prepared teeth to be made without the implant impression copings interfering. The advantages and disadvantages of the technique are discussed.