CAMLOG Hybrid Restorations

45 HYBRID RESTORATIONS WITH THE CAMLOG ® IMPLANT SYSTEM BONDING THE MATRICES IN THE METAL REINFORCEMENT The bonding surfaces are conditioned. The manufacturer’s bonding direc- tions must be observed. The matrices can be bonded to the framework. The lamella retention insert must be deactivated and insulated before bonding. When deactivated, the lamella retention insert must not extend above the margin of the matrix, otherwise the matrix will lift up from the CAMLOG ® ball abutment. The matrices are clipped to the CAMLOG ® ball abutments and aligned parallel, accordingly the position set during fabrication of the duplicate cast. Bonding is performed with a metal attachment bond material accordingly the instruction by the manufacturer. SET-UP AND TRY-IN The teeth are set up with the silicone index on the metal reinforcement. The denture is completely waxed and prepared for try-in. The try-in is conducted with deactivated matrices. The vertical height, occlusion, articulation, ten- sion-free seating and esthetics are checked during this process. FINISHING After the try-in, finishing is continued with heat- or cold-cured polymeriza- tion in the usual manner. The framework can be coated with pink opaquer beforehand. The matrix housing must be sealed to prevent entry of acrylic (wax, silicone, etc.). The ball abutment-retained full denture must be easy to clean and must function correctly to ensure long-term success. Bonding the matrices in the metal reinforcement Finished ball abutment-supported full denture