Dental Publication / Article Details |
|
Customized Provisional Abutment and Provisional Restoration for an Immediately-Placed Implant
Author(s):
Gerard Lemongello, DDS
Date Added:
6/18/2010
|
Summary:
The use of immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization techniques are paramount to the maintenance for aesthetic hard and soft tissue structures. This is particularly important when implant-supported restorations are utilized in the aesthetic zone. A purpose of the custom-fabricated provisional abutment and restoration is to guide the hard and soft tissue response during healing. This case presentation depicts the prosthetic technique used by the author to create the final tissue contours and emergence profile for the final restoration.
|
|
Related Articles |
|
|
|
Maintaining Dental Implants
Implant dentistry has become an important treatment regimen in restorative dentistry since outcome predictability became very well-established and recognized for long-term dental implant and restoration success. The increasing number of patients selecting dental implants as a treatment option presents the dental team with the challenge of maintaining these sometimes complex restorations. This article will help the reader to understand the similarity and differences in the periodontal structure…
| Author(s): |
Lee H. Silverstein, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD;Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, DICOI |
|
View Article>>
|
|
|
|
|
Related Videos |
|
|
|
|
3D Imaging and its Applications in Oral Implantology
In this interactive video we will discuss the basics of 3D imaging, compare 2D Vs. 3D imaging modalities, Cone Beam CT Vs. Fan Beam regular CT and then introduce some interesting applications in oral implantology and clinical examples to illustrate the techniques and benefits of Computer Aided Implantology in the every day clinical practice
| Presented By: |
Rami Gamil, BDS |
| Presentation Style: |
Video |
| Community Rating: |
|
|
Watch Now>>
|
|
|
|
Related Courses |
|
|
Immediate Implant Provisionalization: A Critical Aspect in Tissue Care and Esthetics-Part 2
Tissue support, emergence profile and The provisional restoration phase of implant therapy has become one of the most critical steps in immediate or delayed placement for several reasons. A step-by-step protocol will be presented in how to fabricate the proper screw-retained provisional restoration from the fabrication of the acrylic shell to managing and capturing the proper supportive subgingival contour.
| Presented By: |
Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT |
| Presentation Style: |
Online Course |
| CE Hours: |
1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) |
|
Watch Now>>
|
|
|
|
|
|
|