SmartSteps techniques pave the way to practice growth.
- In as little as one visit and with one surgery, patients can enjoy immediate function
and esthetics.
- Immediate loading leads to increased patient self-esteem, confidence, and health.
- The entire implant team benefits through improved patient acceptance, fewer patient
visits, and predictable clinical outcomes.
For a complete step-by-step guide, download the Restorative
Guide PDF.
Immediate Loading Technique
- Screw transfers onto implants. Record impression. Unscrew transfers from implants
and forward with impression for fabrication of a stone model.
- Create stone model and remove transfers. Screw bar gold copings onto cast. Fabricate
gold bar on model.
- Place bar intraorally. Check for passive fit and correct as necessary.
- Deliver overdenture after processing of clips.
Immediate Loading
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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 AdVent® Tapered Screw-Vent®,
Spline Twist®, Screw-Vent®, and SwissPlus®
implant systems in fully edentulous mandibles.
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