COMPLETE ARCH IMPLANT IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE

When making a definitive impression for an arch containing multiple implants, there are many reported techniques for splinting impression copings. This article introduces a splint technique that uses the shim method, which has been demonstrated to reduce laboratory and patient chair time, the number of impression copings and laboratory analogs needed, and the ultimate cost. (J Prosthet Dent 2012;107:405-410)