An impression technique to accurately transfer soft tissue contours for implant-supported restorations: three case reports

J Oral Implantol. 2001;27(6):317-21. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2001)027<0317:AITTAT>2.3.CO;2.

Abstract

This article describes an alternative method for making an impression of implants that will simultaneously capture the soft tissue contours accurately. This customizing of the pick-up impression technique is specifically useful for aesthetic areas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Dental Impression Technique*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Gingiva / anatomy & histology
  • Humans
  • Incisor