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Year : 2019  |  Volume : 9  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 126-127

A novel method to stabilize transfer copings in open-tray technique


1 Department of Prosthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2 Department of Periodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
3 Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Date of Submission14-Oct-2019
Date of Acceptance29-Oct-2019
Date of Web Publication3-Feb-2020

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Vasantha Vijayaraghavan
B5, 402 Ganga Constella Society, Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/ijmd.ijmd_48_19

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  Abstract 


Impression making remains the most vital step for a successful prosthesis placement after surgical phase of implant therapy. Open-tray technique has been the most advocated method to make accurate impression in implantology. In case of making impression for multiple implants, various methods have been used for splinting of transfer copings in open-tray technique. This article mentions the use of a novel material for stabilizing splinting transfer copings.

Keywords: Protemp; splinting; stabilization; transfer coping


How to cite this article:
Vijayaraghavan V, Lele P, Nathi S, Bhuminathan S. A novel method to stabilize transfer copings in open-tray technique. Indian J Multidiscip Dent 2019;9:126-7

How to cite this URL:
Vijayaraghavan V, Lele P, Nathi S, Bhuminathan S. A novel method to stabilize transfer copings in open-tray technique. Indian J Multidiscip Dent [serial online] 2019 [cited 2024 Mar 19];9:126-7. Available from: https://www.ijmdent.com/text.asp?2019/9/2/126/277453




  Introduction Top


Open-tray technique has been proven to be the most accurate method for impression making in implantology. Splinting of transfer copings is usually done to prevent micromovement. This article describes the use of composite-based material for stabilization.

Procedure

  1. Attach transfer copings on implant head after removing the gingival former
  2. Use dental floss (Oral-B) to splint the transfer copings for better stability [Figure 1]
  3. Extrude Protemp (3M ESPE) and adapt them over the floss using a plastic instrument [Figure 2]. The advantage of using Protemp is that it can be handled easily
  4. Proceed with the regular impression technique usually followed for opentray method.
Figure 1: Splinting with dental floss

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Figure 2: Application of Protemp over dental floss

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  Discussion Top


Splinting of open-tray transfer copings is usually followed when multiple implants are placed in an arch. Splinting material should be selected based on their property to resist any dimensional changes.[1] This is done to prevent the movement of individual copings during impression making.[2] Unsplinted impression copings may show individual movement which contributes to its greatest inaccuracy.[3],[4] The brush-bead technique for pattern resin may show polymerization shrinkage. The accuracy of flowable composite has also been studied by Selvaraj et al.[3] However, it polymerizes by light and requires the use of light-emitting device. Any dual-cure composite has the advantage of ease of handling of material. The less polymerization shrinkage ensures that the splinting remains stable. The amount of material used is less. The advantage of material outweighs the cost since the impression obtained is very accurate due to the stability of transfer copings.


  Conclusion Top


The use of a temporary dual-cure restorative material such as Protemp proves to be very helpful for splinting of transfer copings in implant-level impressions.

Declaration of patient consent

The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form the patient(s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed.



Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.



 
  References Top

1.
Joseph TM, Ravichandran R, Lylajam S, Viswabharan P, Janardhanan K, Rajeev S. Evaluation of positional accuracy in multiple implants using four different splinting materials: An in vitro study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2018;18:239-47.  Back to cited text no. 1
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Lee H, So JS, Hochstedler JL, Ercoli C. The accuracy of implant impressions: A systematic review. J Prosthet Dent 2008;100:285-91.  Back to cited text no. 2
    
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Selvaraj S, Dorairaj J, Mohan J, Simon P. Comparison of implant cast accuracy of multiple implant impression technique with different splinting materials: An in vitro study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2016;16:167-75.  Back to cited text no. 3
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Alqahtani F, Goodacre C. A novel verification jig technique of using a composite resin material for implant supported prosthesis. Austin J Dent 2014;1:1008.  Back to cited text no. 4
    


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