Learning outcomes:
At the conclusion of this session, the audience will be able to:
- Summarize the process of implant prosthesis construction.
- Describe the use of the full arch implant bridge with guided abutments as a treatment solution for the edentulous arch.
- Understand materials selection criteria for the guided abutments and full arch implant bridge.
- Explain the digitizing process for abutment and framework pattern fabrication.
- Discuss the precision and accuracy of fit for full arch implant bridge solution.
- Describe restoration placement and verification of occlusion.
Scientific evidence:
Load to Fracture of Procera Zirconia Bridges.M.Sierraalta, M.E. Razzoog. J. Dent. Res. 2006 Abstract #1871. (Publication in progress)
Fracture resistance of different zirconium dioxide three-unit all-ceramic fixed partial dentures. Att W, Stamouli K, Gerds T, Strub JR. Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital of Freiburg, Acta Odontol Scand. 2007 Feb;65(1):14-21.
Procera® AllCeram Bridge
Lang BR, Maló P, Guedes CM, Wang R, Kang B, Lang L, Razzoog MEApplied Osseointegration Reserach 2004; 4:13-21
Bonding to zirconia ceramic: adhesion methods and their durability Kern M, Wegner SM. (University of Kiel, Germany, 2002) Dent. Mater. 1998 Jan; 14(1): 64-71