Authors: David French and Vincent Nalbandian
In previous articles, we have discussed workflows for implant-supported edentulous cases. In this article, I have enlisted the expertise of Vincent Nalbandian to highlight a procedure that can potentially save 2 to 3 appointments in the whole process of completing an implant hybrid restoration.
The segment of the workflow that will be discussed in this article is the portion of the process that occurs post implant surgery after the tissue heals. This assumes that a conversion denture is delivered at surgical appoint.
What You Will Learn In This Article
Capture required patient records.
Multiple appointments that can be combined into one.
Steps for the first post-operative appointment.
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The specific step in the workflow will involve procedures that can be used to capture required patient records in one appointment that usually would take three (3) appointments.
Following this procedure, you will capture the following patient records:
The implant level impression
Midline
Vertical
Occlusal relationship
TMJ condyle relationship to the incisal edge
Accurate tissue impression
Shimbashi of conversion denture
Photographic records of smile and lip at rest/repose smile
Done correctly and with accuracy, the records taken at this appointment will combine the following appointments into one appointment:
- The initial impression appointment
- Bite block & verification jig appointment
- Wax set-up try-in appointment
It is conceivable that you could go straight to a finished prosthetic; however, we would advise that a PMMA provisional be placed prior to the final prosthetic.
It is important to note that this process will require an experienced technician or trained auxiliary are advisable to efficiently execute these procedures.
We call the following processes for the post-surgery implant level impression appointment The Burbank Blueprint for Implant Prosthetics.
Steps for the First Post-Operative Appointment
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