Digital approach for production of interim implant-supported fixed restoration with a prefabricated implant component library

Abstract

During production of an immediate interim implant-supported fixed restoration with interim cylinders, the formation of an access hole in the dentures is critical. Traditional access hole formation involves repeated prosthesis insertion and removal in the oral cavity, primarily through trial and error, to adjust the hole position and size. The presented technique simulates the interim cylinder position based on the healing abutment position, enabling confirmation of the access hole position and ensuring more precise seating of the interim implant-supported fixed restoration.