A new operative method for obtaining full-arch prostheses for immediate loading dental implants. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Mello, Guilherme Paulo Scarpel; Mello, Elaine Duarte Artuso de; Corazza, Pedro Henrique
• Is Part Of: Journal of prosthodontic research. Volume 61:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 223
• Page End: 227
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Dental implantation -- Immediate dental implant loading -- Dental prosthesis -- Osseointegration; Prosthodontics -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Prosthodontics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Computer network resources; 617.6905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2016.09.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1883-1958

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: Implant supported full-arch immediate prosthesis (also called the immediate Brånemark protocol) revolutionized dental clinical practice due to the aesthetic/functional benefits it offers to the patient. This work presents a simplified and efficient technique for implant supported full-arch immediate prosthesis fabrication. Methods: After diagnosing the necessity of the protocol, the implants were installed with a minimum torque of 35 N cm. For implant impression, the use of previously prepared castable cylinders (dispensing with impression posts), and a U-shaped acrylic (Mello technique) generated a cast without distortion. The Brånemark protocol was fabricated on this cast without the metal test specimen. Conclusion: The simplified technique proposed in this article for Brånemark protocol fabrication seemed to be effective.