Use of Vacuum‐Formed Templates to Guide Tooth Preparation and Insertion of Interim Restorations |
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Authors: | Panos Papaspyridakos DDS Kunal Lal DDS MS |
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Institution: | Division of Prosthodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY |
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Abstract: | Ideal tooth preparation and interim prostheses are critical to a predictable esthetic and functional outcome in the treatment of full‐mouth‐fixed restorations. During the treatment stages, multiple procedures need to be considered for a successful and predictable outcome. These include the parallel preparation of multiple abutment teeth followed by the relining of the interim prostheses. The purpose of this article is to describe a technique to simplify tooth preparation and facilitate subsequent insertion of a complete‐arch‐fixed interim prosthesis using vacuum‐formed templates. |
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Keywords: | Tooth preparation vacuum‐formed templates interim restorations |
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