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  • Title: A technique to splint and verify the accuracy of implant impression copings with light-polymerizing acrylic resin.
    Author: Rutkunas V, Ignatovic J.
    Journal: J Prosthet Dent; 2014 Mar; 111(3):254-6. PubMed ID: 24445030.
    Abstract:
    Transferring the implant position from the mouth to the definitive cast is one of the most critical steps in implant prosthodontics. To achieve a passive fit of the prosthesis, an accurate implant impression is crucial because discrepancies can induce both biologic and technical complications. Analysis of available research data suggests that a direct (pick-up) impression technique with splinted copings is the technique of choice, particularly for multiple implants. However, the traditional method of splinting the copings with autopolymerizing acrylic resin is a technique-sensitive and time- consuming procedure. This report describes a straightforward method of splinting impression copings with light-polymerizing acrylic resin, with minimal amount of autopolymerizing acrylic resin. The method also can be used to verify splinting accuracy.
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