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Provisional in place, screw retained
Occlusal view of provisional; no occlusion
Three-week post-op
Ready to restore. Provisional removed, ready for CEREC imaging
Gingiva contour
Custom abutment
Occlusal view
Final restoration; an adequate job of maintaining gingiva contour
Final smile. While not a cosmetic masterpiece, the patient
and I were both thrilled. This case was 100 percent digital,
impression/lab free. Amazing what we have at our fingertips
today.
I’m no implant guru; far from it. I’ve only been placing
implants for three years. Prior to 2013, I had a hard enough
time communicating with specialists who referred patients
back to me just to restore an implant. Point being: if I can
do this, YOU can do this. If you haven’t already, invest in this
technology AND YOURSELF. Step outside your comfort zone.
I believe you’ll be pleasantly surprised.