Restoration of Two Mandibular Molar Short Implants with Extra-Orally Cemented Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns

This case demonstrates the restoration of two mandibular molars using two 5.0mm x 6.0mm short implants and extra-orally cemented porcelain fused to metal restorations.

RESTORATIVE: Porcelain Fused to Metal
TOPICS: Crown Insertion
TAGS: Extra-Oral Cementation

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Pre-operative radiograph.

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Post-insertion radiograph of two 5.0mm x 6.0mm short implants.

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Green 3.0mm plastic impression post being inserted into the 3.0mm well of an integrated implant for the making of an implant level transfer impression seven weeks after the two stage placement of the 5.0mm x 6.0mm short implants.

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Green 3.0mm plastic impression post receiving its mandatory seating tap.

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Porcelain fused to metal restorations and their laboratory milled abutments on stone model.

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View of transitional prosthesis prior to its removal for the insertion of extra-orally cemented porcelain fused to metal restorations.

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Shouldered stealth abutments after removal of transitional prosthesis.

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View of implant wells after the removal of the transitional prosthesis and the stealth abutments.

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View of a laboratory milled abutment and a porcelain fused to metal crown on another milled abutment.

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Milled abutment being inserted into crown.

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Milled abutment and porcelain fused to metal crown being inserted into the well of the implant.

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View of initially inserted milled abutment and porcelain fused to metal crown.

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Floss being used to confirm the fact that the inter-proximal contacts are passive and will not interfere with the engagement of the locking taper.

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View of crown prior to its being removed for its extra-oral cementation.

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Milled abutment being inserted into crown.

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Milled abutment and porcelain fused to metal crown being inserted into the well of the implant.

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Floss being used to confirm the fact that the inter-proximal contacts are passive and will not interfere with the engagement of the locking taper connection.