Impressions for Implant Dentistry Made Easier

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Figure 13. Healing caps in place while implants integrate.

Figure 14. Three months later the implants with the healing caps off.

Figure 15. Lab work completed for the two crowns and the three implant supported crowns.

Figure 16. Radiograph showing implant supported crowns and crowns on 27 and 28.

Figure 17. Final restorations.

Conclusion

By utilizing the H and H impression technique with the BASIC implant system, the number of appointments is reduced. Overall this can have a positive effect on reduced costs and patient acceptance of implant treatment.

Acknowledgement:

Thanks to Posey Laboratory (800) 437-6739 for providing the dental laboratory services.

Jeffrey C. Hoos, DMD, FAGD maintains a private group practice in Stratford, Connecticut. He has been involved with implant dentistry since 1980 and was Branemark certified for surgical placement in 1988. Dr Hoos lectures extensively teaching a course, "Balancing: the Art, Science, and Business of Dentistry." He can be reached at jchdmd@msn.com.

Notes:

1. Silverstein DDS MS, Lee H. Guest Editorial, Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry, vol. 14 no. 2 2002 page 120.
2. Executive Summary, European Markets for Dental Implants 2001, Implant Dentistry, vol 11 no 1 2002 page7.
3. Park, Kwnag Bum et al, Immediate Implant Placement with Immediate Provisional Crown Placement: Three Case Reports, Practical Procedures & Anesthetic Dentistry, vol 14 no. 2 2002 page 147.
4. Cronin, Robert, Perspectives, The Current Most Pressing Concerns of Implant Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, vol 11 no 1 2002 page 14.
5. Fernandes, Americo: Oral Health July 1998 page 48.
6. Monteith, Brian, J. Prosthetic Dent 69:495-302, 1993.
7. Hoos, Jeffrey et al, Innovative Impression Technique, Henry Schien self education.
8. Hoos, Jeffrey and Kaplowitz, Gary, Profitable Dentist, August 1998, September 1998, August 1999.
9. Blue Velvet, Trade name of a product from JMorita.
10. Flexi Velvet, Trade name of a product from JMorita.

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