SupplementDOI: 10.11607/prd.2145, PubMed ID (PMID): 24956087Pages 18-25, Language: EnglishCarpentieri, Joseph R. / Lazzara, Richard J.The complexity and labor-intensive nature of making implant-level impressions may inhibit some clinicians from recommending dental implant treatment. This paper describes a simplified impression technique for fabricating anatomical, cement-retained abutments without removing or inserting implant components. Using digitally coded healing abutments, this protocol bridges the gap between traditional impressions and computer-aided abutment manufacturing. Basic logistic considerations are reviewed, as well as other biomechanic and esthetic advantages, that should optimize overall treatment outcomes.
