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See Latest ArticlesFlapless implant placement: A technique to eliminate the need for a removable interim prosthesis
Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 09/05/08
Papaspyridakos P et al. - An existing protocol for complete arch flapless computer-guided implant surgery necessitates the patient to be rendered completely edentulous and to wear a removable complete denture for varying periods of time. This may be objectionable to the patient. This article illustrates a technique which uses a modified radiographic template to overcome this limitation. The patient may have a tooth-supported or implant-supported fixed interim prosthesis during the entire rehabilitation process.
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