A time-saving method for transferring occlusal vertical dimension and centric relation of complete denture to a full arch implant prosthesis

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2014 Sep 1;15(5):672-5. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1597.

Abstract

Aim: This clinical report describes a time-saving recording procedure for implant prosthesis.

Background: In implant prosthodontics, a few procedures have been suggested to record jaw relationships. Record bases with occlusion rims supported by healing abutments, or screw retained bases are the conventional methods used for mounting definitive implant casts in the articulator.

Conclusion: The method described in this article reduces the chair time and is comfortable for both the patient and clinician.

Clinical significance: In this article, a chair side technique is presented for articulating the definitive implant casts that maintains the established OVD and CR of the patient's existing complete dentures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Centric Relation*
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Impression Technique
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Complete*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw Relation Record / instrumentation
  • Jaw Relation Record / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors
  • Vertical Dimension*

Substances

  • Dental Implants