Abstract
This article describes a technique for making complete-arch implant-supported fixed
prostheses by using intraoral scanning and computer-aided design and computer-aided
manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology for the fabrication of a metal substructure and
conventional processing for the prosthesis base. For this, a device was designed to
accurately capture the position of multiple implants and the associated digitalized
surgical guide, and the metal substructure was planned and milled directly in cobalt-chromium.
The color of the gingiva and artificial teeth was selected by using the intraoral
scanner software program, and the prosthesis base was processed conventionally. The
straightforward methods used to fabricate the prostheses eliminated possible errors
associated with conventional substructure casting and occlusal registration.
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Publication history
Published online: June 07, 2021
Footnotes
Supported by the CAPES - Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (N°88887.531281/2020-00).
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