Implant

impression
techniques
introduction
AN IMPLANT IMPRESSION IS A NEGATIVE REPLICA OF THE
IMPLANT FIXTURE AND THE SURROUNDING TISSUES, WHICH IS
USED TO CREATE A MODEL OF THE IMPLANT SITE FOR THE
FABRICATION OF A CUSTOM-MADE IMPLANT RESTORATION. THE
ACCURACY OF IMPLANT IMPRESSIONS IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE
A PROPER FIT AND ESTHETICS OF THE FINAL RESTORATION.
THERE ARE TWO MAIN TYPES OF IMPLANT IMPRESSION
TECHNIQUES: OPEN AND CLOSED TRAY TECHNIQUES. AND BOTH
TECHNIQUES HAVE THEIR ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES.
Open tray
implant
impression
technique
1. First, the implant site is
prepared by cleaning and
disinfecting the area.
2. Next, the healing abutment or In open tray technique, the impression
impression coping is attached to the
implant fixture. coping is detached from the implant
3. The impression material is then fixture and remains in the impression
placed over the abutment or coping
and allowed to set. material. Open tray technique allows for
4. Once the material is set, the
impression coping is removed from easier visualization and verification of
the implant fixture and remains in the implant position, but it can cause
the impression material.
5. The impression material with distortion of the impression due to the
the coping is then sent to the dental detachment of the coping
laboratory for the fabrication of the
implant restoration.
Closed tray
implant
impression
technique
1. First, the implant site is prepared by
cleaning and disinfecting the area.
2. Next, the impression coping is
 In closed tray technique, the impression
attached to the implant fixture.
3. The impression material is then
coping remains attached to the implant
placed over the coping and allowed to fixture and is seated inside the
set.
4. Once the material is set, the
impression material. . Closed tray
impression coping is left attached to the technique can result in more accurate
implant fixture.
5. The impression material with the impressions, but it may not provide
coping is then sent to the dental sufficient visualization of the implant
laboratory for the fabrication of the
implant restoration. position.
Ways used in implant
impressions
  The conventional impression technique involves the
use of an impression tray and impression material. The
tray is filled with the impression material and then
placed over the implant and surrounding tissues. Once
the material sets, the tray is removed, and the
Conventional impression is sent to the laboratory for the fabrication
of the prosthesis.
Impression  This technique is simple and cost-effective, but it has
some limitations. It may not capture the exact shape
Technique and position of the implant and surrounding tissues,
leading to inaccuracies in the final prosthesis. Also,
the impression material may distort during removal
from the mouth, affecting the accuracy of the
impression.
  The implant-level impression technique involves the
use of a transfer coping or scan body that is screwed
onto the implant. The impression material is then
applied around the coping or scan body, capturing the
Implant-Level exact shape and position of the implant. This
technique provides high accuracy and reduces the risk
Impression of distortion.

Technique
 However, this technique requires additional
appointments and the use of specialized components,
which can increase the cost of the treatment. Also, the
transfer coping or scan body may not fit well, leading
to inaccuracies in the impression.
  The abutment-level impression technique involves the
use of an impression coping that is screwed onto the
implant abutment. The impression material is then
applied around the coping, capturing the exact shape
Abutment-Level and position of the abutment and surrounding tissues.
This technique provides high accuracy and reduces the
Impression 
risk of distortion.
However, this technique requires additional
Technique appointments and the use of specialized components,
which can increase the cost of the treatment. Also, the
impression coping may not fit well, leading to
inaccuracies in the impression.
  The digital impression technique involves the use of an
intraoral scanner that captures a digital image of the
implant and surrounding tissues. The image is then sent
to the laboratory for the fabrication of the prosthesis.
This technique provides high accuracy and eliminates
the need for impression material.
Digital  However, this technique requires specialized equipment
and training, which can increase the cost of the
Impression treatment. Also, the scanner may not capture the exact
shape and position of the implant and surrounding
Technique tissues, leading to inaccuracies in the final prosthesis.
 With advancements in technology, digital impression
techniques are becoming more popular, providing high
accuracy and eliminating the need for impression
material. However, conventional and
implant-level/abutment-level impression techniques
still have their place in certain situations.
conclusion
 The materials used for implant impressions include elastomeric impression materials such
as polyether and addition silicone, and digital impressions using intraoral scanners. These
materials have different properties such as dimensional stability, flowability, and tear
strength, which affect the accuracy of the impression.
 Achieving accurate implant impressions is crucial for successful implant placement and
restoration. Implant angulation and position play a significant role in the accuracy of the
impression. The use of implant analogs, which replicate the shape and position of the
implant fixture, is important for the fabrication of implant restorations.
 Splinting implant impressions, which involves connecting multiple implant copings
together to create a single unit, can provide better stability and accuracy of the
impression. This is particularly important in implant-supported restorations where
multiple implant fixtures are involved.
 In summary, implant impressions are a crucial part of the implant treatment process. The
choice of impression technique and material depends on various factors such as implant
angulation and position, number of implants involved, and clinician preference. The
accuracy of the impression is critical for the long-term success of the implant restoration.
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