Design of a Cast Bar Reinforced Provisional Restoration for the Management of the Interim Phase in Implant Dentistry

Implant therapy is becoming the treatment of choice for the replacement of teeth in partially edentulous arches. The interim phase of implant treatment often presents particular problems because of the position of the remaining teeth, their periodontal status, and the loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. This case report will discuss the design and fabrication of a cast bar reinforced long-span provisional restoration based on a diagnostic wax-up to simplify the management of the interim phase.

MeSH Key Words:dental implants; dental prosthesis design; dental restoration, temporary/methods.