Open Tray Impression Technique Using the Direct Pick-Up Coping: A Case Report

Volume 3 - Issue 1

Debbabi Imen¹*, Harzallah Belhassen², Ben khelifa Mohamed³ and Cherif Mounir⁴

Received: August 13, 2018;   Published: August 17, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/MADOHC.2018.03.000155

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Abstract

Dental implants have become a quite successful method for restoration of fully and partially edentulous patients. Impression procedure becomes exacting in implantology as compared to fixed partial denture because of lack of periodontal ligament fibers in implants. Traditionally, there are two different implant impression techniques for transferring the impression copings from the implant to the impression. The transfer technique uses tapered copings and a closed tray to make an impression. Conversely, the pick-up impression uses square copings and an open tray (a tray with an opening), allowing the coronal ends of the impression coping screw to be exposed. This article describes the Pick-up implant impression procedure that is inexpensive, clean, and easy to perform with materials commonly found in a restorative dental practice and deals with its advantages and limitations.

Keywords: Implant Impression; Implant Direct Impression; Open Tray - Pick Up Impression Coping

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