Implant Dentistry Today No 14

Implant Dentistry Today 11 After this, the temporary copings were installed (Fig. 13) and a pre-fabricated temporary prosthesis was fixed the next day (Fig. 14 – 17). Prosthetic procedure – final prosthesis Re-examination was performed 10 weeks afterwards with the ortopantomogram (Fig 18) confirming successful short- term outcomes. The patient noted a high degree of satisfaction with the aesthetics and functioning of the temporary prosthesis. As a result, they agreed to transition to the permanent construction. After the removal of the temporary prosthesis, abutment level open tray impressions were taken (Fig. 19 – 21) followed by the bite registration. Screw- retained hybrid prosthesis for upper and lower jaw were produced and fixed (Fig. 22 – 24). Fig 10 Fig 12 Fig 11 Fig 13 Fig 16 Fig 19 Fig 22 Fig 14 Fig 17 Fig 20 Fig 23 Fig 25 Fig 15 Fig 18 Fig 21 Fig 24 Treatment Outcome The final X-ray 2.5 months post-op shows stable bone and clinical examination with stable soft tissues (Fig. 25). The patient is highly satisfied with the outcome. They have taken on a much more active social role, as a result of the convenience and comfort of wearing permanent fixed dental prosthesis. Treatment Outcome This case illustrates the successful use of BLT design, hydrophilic SLActive surface implants in achieving fast and predictable full-arch rehabilitation by utilising the Straumann ProArch concept. n