Abstract:The utilization of an implant-supported provisional restoration is essential to the development of an anatomical gingival architecture, which is needed to attain an esthetically pleasing final restoration. Both screw-retained and cement-retained provisional restorations can be utilized for immediate or delayed provisionalization, each with their benefits and shortcomings. This article describes a versatile technique for fabricating a cement-retained implant provisional restoration that allows for extraoral cus… Show more
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