SmartSteps techniques pave the way to practice growth.
- With the SmartSteps immediate restoration technique, patients leave their
implant placement appointment with a temporary crown.
- These provisional restorations are placed slightly out of occlusion to provide immediate
esthetics, predictable results and enhanced soft tissue contouring.
- Immediate restorations increase patient acceptance of implant dentistry while simplifying
procedures and promoting more implant referrals and practice growth.
For a complete step-by-step guide, download the Restorative
Guide PDF.
Immediate Restoration Technique
- In a case with a failing tooth, perform an atraumatic extraction.
- Prepare surgical site according to the drilling sequence. Place the implant and
select the appropriate abutment. Prepare extraorally and seat on implant with hex
tool.
- Fabricate provisional prosthesis chairside and check occlusion to confirm no occlusal
contacts are present. Cement in place using temporary cement.
- After the healing period, record full-arch impression and fabricate final restoration.
Immediate Provisional Restoration
Presurgical
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Immediate Provisional Restoration
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For more information about SmartSteps techniques, our Products, Professional
Programs and Continuing Education, contact us.
References:
1. For use with Zimmer Dental implants when temporary crown is placed out of occlusion
in single-tooth applications.
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