SmartSteps techniques pave the way to practice growth.
- With our patented Fixture Mount/Transfer, surgeons can easily take an impression
at the time of implantation, providing a head start on the restorative process.2
- A provisional restoration may be placed earlier, increasing patient acceptance and
simplifying the case.
For a complete step-by-step guide, download the Restorative
Guide PDF.
Immediate Impression-Taking Technique
- After implant placement, record a full-arch surgical level impression. Unscrew the
transfer from the implant and forward with impression to the laboratory.
- Place healing screw and suture. During the healing period, the laboratory fabricates
the stone model and prepares the final abutment and a provisional prosthesis. If
soft tissue levels can be adequately predicted, the restoration coping can also
be prepared.
- After the healing period, place the prepared final abutment using a torque wrench
and attach the provisional restoration.
- After tissue healing, remove the provisional prosthesis from the abutment. Make
necessary adjustments to the abutment to correct changes in soft tissue levels.
Record a full-arch impression. If a restoration coping was fabricated, place the
coping and record a full-arch impression to capture the coping and soft tissue maturation.
From this impression, the final restoration is completed.
Immediate Impression Taking Stage 1
Surgery
(324k) Last updated: July 1, 2002
Immediate Impression Taking Stage 2
Surgery
(262k) Last updated: July 1, 2002
For more information about SmartSteps techniques, our Products, Professional
Programs and Continuing Education, contact us.
References:
1. Tapered Screw-Vent®, Screw-Vent®, and SwissPlus®
implants are packaged with the Fixture Mount/Transfer for convenient first-stage
impression taking.
2. Fixture Mount/Transfer is packaged with select Zimmer Dental threaded implants.
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