Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 202-209 , April 2010

Analysis of three-dimensional distortion of two impression materials in the transfer of dental implants

  • María L. Aguilar, DDS, MSD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, Fla
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr María L. Aguilar, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, 1600 Archer Rd, PO Box 100435, Gainesville, FL 32610-0435, Fax: 352-846-0248
    • ,
  • Augusto Elias, DMD, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Research Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • ,
  • Carlos E. Toro Vizcarrondo, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Research Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • ,
  • Walter J. Psoter, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY

References 

  1. Adell R , Eriksson B , Lekholm U , Brånemark PI , Jemt T . Long-term follow-up study of osseointegrated implants in the treatment of totally edentulous jaws . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 1990;5:347–359
  2. Albrektsson T . A multicenter report on osseointegrated oral implants . J Prosthet Dent . 1988;60:75–84
  3. Aparicio C . A new method for achieving passive fit of an interim restoration supported by Brånemark implants: a technical note . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 1995;10:614–618
  4. The glossary of prosthodontic terms . J Prosthet Dent . 2005;94:90
  5. Sellers G . Direct assembly framework for osseointegrated implant prosthesis . J Prosthet Dent . 1989;62:662–668
  6. Jemt T , Rubenstein JE , Carlsson L , Lang BR . Measuring fit at the implant prosthodontic interface . J Prosthet Dent . 1996;75:314–325
  7. Skalak R . Biomechanical considerations in osseointegrated prostheses . J Prosthet Dent . 1983;49:843–848
  8. Goll GE . Production of accurately fitting full-arch implant frameworksL Part I—Clinical procedures . J Prosthet Dent . 1991;66:377–384
  9. Naconecy MM , Teixeira ER , Shinkai RS , Frasca LC , Cervieri A . Evaluation of the accuracy of 3 transfer techniques for implant-supported prostheses with multiple abutments . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 2004;19:192–198
  10. Carr AB . Comparison of impression techniques for a two-implant 15-degree divergent model . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 1992;7:468–475
  11. Assif D , Marshak B , Schmidt A . Accuracy of implant impression techniques . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 1996;11:216–222
  12. Assuncao WG , Filho HG , Zaniquelli O . Evaluation of transfer impressions for osseointegrated implants at various angulations . Implant Dent . 2004;13:358–366
  13. Humphries RM , Yaman P , Bloem TJ . The accuracy of implant master casts constructed from transfer impressions . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 1990;5:331–336
  14. Assuncao WG , Filho HG , Zaniquelli O . Evaluation of transfer impressions for osseointegrated implants at various angulations . Implant Dent . 2004;13:358–366
  15. Karl M , Winter W , Taylor TD , Heckmann SM . In vitro study on passive fit in implant-supported 5-unit fixed partial dentures . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 2004;19:30–37
  16. Akça K , Cehreli MC . Accuracy of 2 impression techniques for ITI implants . Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants . 2004;19:517–523
  17. Johnson GH , Craig RG . Accuracy of addition silicones as a function of technique . J Prosthet Dent . 1986;55:197–203
  18. Kern M , Rathmer RM , Strub JR . Three-dimensional investigation of accuracy of impression materials after disinfection . J Prosthet Dent . 1993;70:449–456
  19. Vassilakos N , Fernandes CP . Surface properties of elastomeric impression materials . J Dent . 1993;21:297–301
  20. Langenwalter EM , Aquilino SA , Turner KA . The dimensional stability of elastomeric impression materials following disinfection . J Prosthet Dent . 1990;63:270–276
  21. Tjan A , Whang SB , Tjan AH , Sarkissian R . Clinically oriented evaluation of the accuracy of commonly used impression materials . J Prosthet Dent . 1986;56:4–8
  22. Pratten DH , Craig RG . Wettability of a hydrophilic addition silicone impression material . J Prosthet Dent . 1989;61:197–202
  23. Panichuttra R , Jones RM , Goodacre C , Munoz CA , Moore BK . Hydrophilic poly(vinyl siloxane) impression materials: dimensional accuracy, wettability, and effect on gypsum hardness . Int J Prosthodont . 1991;4:240–248
  24. Nam J , Raigrodski AJ , Townsend J , Lepe X , Mancl LA . Assessment of preference of mixing techniques and duration of mixing and tray loading for two viscosities of vinyl polysiloxane material . J Prosthet Dent . 2007;97:12–17
  25. Kugel G , Swift EJ , Sorensen JA , Tucker JH , Dunne JT . A prospective clinical evaluation of electronically mixed polyvinyl siloxane impression materials: results from the prosthetic “SuperStudy” – a consumer evaluation . Comp Contin Educ Dent Suppl . 1999;S3–S21
  26. Cohen J . A power primer . Psychol Bull . 1992;112:155–159
  27. Liou AD , Nicholls JI , Yuodelis RA , Brudvik JS . Accuracy of replacing three tapered transfer impression copings in two elastomeric impression materials . Int J Prosthodont . 1993;6:377–383

 The research presented in this paper is an extension of a Master's thesis in dental science completed at the University of Puerto Rico.

PII: S0022-3913(10)60032-7

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(10)60032-7

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 4 , Pages 202-209 , April 2010

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution