Minimizing Chairside Conversion and Lab Work for Full Arch Restorations—A Technique Note

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2025

Publication Title

Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (02782391)

Abstract

The technique described herein uses a single wand that includes both intraoral scanning and intraoral photogrammetry to accurately capture abutment positions as well as soft tissue. This method minimizes the risk of malalignment because the abutment and soft tissue images are combined within one platform. At surgery, implants and multiunit abutments are placed and the abutments are scanned with an intraoral photogrammetry wand. These files are uploaded to the lab technician merges the files with a preoperative digital plan. A prosthesis is then fabricated and placed with no chairside conversion. This method is time-efficient and cost-efficient with no need for the lab technician or restorative dentist to be at implant placement surgery.

First Page

1116

Last Page

1121

Volume

83

Issue

9

Publisher

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Rights

© 2025 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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