A dual-purpose stent for the implant-supported prosthesis

J Prosthet Dent. 1993 Mar;69(3):276-80. doi: 10.1016/0022-3913(93)90106-x.

Abstract

Osseointegrated implants are a practical alternative to traditional prosthodontics; however, designing an implant-supported prosthesis with function and esthetics is a challenge. When the available bone or the location of vital structures is questionable, computed tomography (CT) is indispensable for diagnosis and treatment planning. This article describes a stent that implements the information from a CT scan and is then modified to guide the surgical placement of the implants.

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss / diagnostic imaging
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / pathology
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / instrumentation*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Prosthesis Design / methods*
  • Denture, Overlay
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / diagnostic imaging
  • Jaw, Edentulous / pathology
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / diagnostic imaging
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / pathology
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation