A TECHNIQUE FOR INDIRECT FABRICATION OF AN IMPLANT-SUPPORTED, SCREW-RETAINED, FIXED PROVISIONAL RESTORATION IN THE ESTHETIC ZONE

This article describes an alternative technique for the fabrication of an implant-supported, screw-retained, fixed provisional restoration in the esthetic zone. After an implant-level impression is made with a polyether impression material, the provisional restoration is fabricated indirectly. This technique is easy, saves time, and has economic advantages, while maintaining color stability and esthetic properties for the provisional restoration. It may be contraindicated for severely misaligned implants that require extensive reduction of the implant temporary abutments and denture teeth laminates. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;102:393-396)