Implant Placement and Immediate Final Rehabilitation

This is the way that a passive fit of the rehabilita- tion can be ensured. In the laboratory, an adhesive was used to close any residual gaps remaining between the bonding base and the metal base. The rehabilitation was cleaned and polished (Fig. 89), then positioned in the patient and screwed to place (Figs. 90 and 91). Occlusal relationships were checked and adjusted as needed. A radiograph was obtained for verification (Figs. 92 and 93). Approximately seven days later, the sutures were removed (Figs. 94 and 95). A follow-up examination one month later revealed healing to be excellent (Figs. 96 and 97). The patient was informed of maintenance requirements, especially with regard to cleansing underneath the rehabilitation. He has been followed up at short recall intervals with no adverse events. EDI Case Studies 20 Fig. 89 Basal view of rehabilitation after adhesive correction and polishing. Fig. 90 The finished mandibular rehabilitation is screwed in place. Fig. 92 Verification radiograph. Fig. 93 Adjustment of occlusion/articulation. Fig. 91 Frontal view of the mandibular rehabilitation.