Save 2 to 3 Appointments on Your Full Arch Implant Prosthetic Workflow

mm Written by Andrew Sedler

Authors: David French and Vincent Nalbandian

Full Arch Implant Prosthetic Workflow

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

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:

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

Burbank Dental Lab is developing a new laminated success guide for implant supported edentulous cases. The new guide will include the Burbank Blueprint Appointment discussed in this article. It will be available on November 30th. Request now to order this free tool from Burbank Dental Lab.

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