Fabrication of the mandibular implant-supported fixed restoration using CAD/CAM technology: A clinical report
The mandibular implant-supported fixed restoration is an appropriate treatment choice for patients with inadequate bone volume in the posterior mandible. Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology has broadened the scope and application for this treatment option. A milled titanium bar retaining individual all-ceramic zirconium oxide crowns, with composite resin replicating gingival tissues, is recommended as an acceptable variation for this type of prosthesis. An alternative method for fabricating a mandibular implant-supported fixed restoration using CAD/CAM technology is described. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;102:271-278)
aCo-Chair, Fixed and Operative Dentistry, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif
bClinical Assistant Professor, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif
cClinical Assistant Professor, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Calif
Corresponding author: Dr Mamaly Reshad, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, School of Dentistry, University of Souther, California, 925 West 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, Fax: 213-740-1209
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