Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 177-180, August 2001

Immediate provisional restorations to aid in gingival healing and optimal contours for implant patients☆☆☆

Pensacola, Fla

aPrivate Practice, Pensacola, Fla.; Teaching Assistant, L.D. Pankey Institute

Abstract 

A procedure for making an impression at stage I implant surgery is described, and the sequential laboratory procedures for fabricating a custom provisional restoration are presented. The provisional restoration is delivered at the uncovering of the implant, providing a template for the tissue healing with desired contours. This procedure facilitates the fabrication of implant restorations with optimal gingival contours and esthetics. (J Prosthet Dent 2001;86:177-80.)

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☆ bPrivate Practice, Pensacola, Fla.

☆☆ Reprint requests to: Dr Walter F. Biggs, 4359 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, FL 32504, Fax: (850)444-9980, E-mail: Beau@BiggsDMD.com

PII: S0022-3913(01)94540-8

doi:10.1067/mpr.2001.116683

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 177-180, August 2001

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