Vacuum-formed tooth position record as an index for the fabrication of an endosseous implant-supported prosthesis☆☆☆★
Abstract
An endosseous implant-supported prosthesis usually requires a metal substructure and/or retentive elements in addition to the prosthetic teeth and soft tissue substitute. It is crucial that the metal substructure and all of the prosthetic components of an implant-supported prosthesis be confined within the contour of the prosthesis. This article describes a procedure for fabricating an index to record and maintain the anatomic contour of the trial denture to the master cast. (J Prosthet Dent 2001;86:546-8.)
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
☆aAssistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Toronto; Head of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, University Health Network-Princess Margaret Hospital.
☆☆bAssistant Professor, Section of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics, Ohio State University.
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