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Overlay occlusion rim technique to facilitate the recording of maxillomandibular relationships
The efficient and accurate recording of maxillomandibular relations is an important step in prosthodontic treatment,1 with the occlusion directly affected by the accuracy of these records.2 Different methods have been proposed to perform this step, each with its advantages and limitations.3 The methods most commonly used have been gothic arch tracing and the wax recording procedure.4 Originally, these were intended for complete dentures1,3,4 but more recently have been adapted for implant-supported fixed prostheses.A straightforward approach to conservative screw access for implant-supported fixed complete dentures
For decades, implant-supported fixed complete dentures have been used successfully to restore the masticatory system of edentulous patients.1,2 Multiple combinations of materials are available for the fabrication of these prostheses, each with different clinical indications and physical properties.3 Fixed complete dentures have a long history of use1 and have been reported to protect the bone-to-implant interface because of the shock-absorbing properties of the acrylic resin covering the framework.
