The "Scalloped Guide": A Proof-of-Concept Technique for a Digitally Streamlined, Pink-Free Full-Arch Implant Protocol.

The "Scalloped Guide": A Proof-of-Concept Technique for a Digitally Streamlined, Pink-Free Full-Arch Implant Protocol.
Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2018 Nov/Dec;38(6):791-798
Authors: Salama MA, Pozzi A, Clark WA, Tadros M, Hansson L, Adar P
Abstract
Inadequate restorative space can result in mechanical, biologic, and esthetic complications with full-arch fixed implant-supported prosthetics. As such, clinicians often reduce bone to create clearance. The aim of this paper was to present a protocol using stacking computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) guides to minimize and accurately obtain the desired bone reduction, immediately place prosthetically guided implants, and load a provisional that replicates predetermined tissue contour. This protocol can help clinicians minimize bone reduction and place the implants in an ideal position that allows them to emerge from the soft tissue interface with a natural, pink-free zirconia fixed dental prostheses.
PMID: 30304068 [PubMed - in process]

Source: International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry - October 12, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent Source Type: research