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The modification of interim cylinders for the fabrication of cement-retained implant-supported provisional restorations. 2003

Hiroshi Hirayama, and Ki-Ho Kang, and Yukio Oishi

Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, Tufts University, Boston, Mass, USA.

This article describes a technique for modification of metal interim cylinders and their use in the fabrication of cementable implant-supported provisional restorations. This chairside technique allows for direct provisionalization of single or multiple implants during or after second-stage surgery, especially when there is a high esthetic demand.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003442	Crowns	A prosthetic restoration that reproduces the entire surface anatomy of the visible natural crown of a tooth. It may be partial (covering three or more surfaces of a tooth) or complete (covering all surfaces). It is made of gold or other metal, porcelain, or resin.	Dental Crowns,Crown, Dental,Crowns, Dental,Dental Crown,Crown
D003738	Dental Cements	Substances used to bond COMPOSITE RESINS to DENTAL ENAMEL and DENTIN. These bonding or luting agents are used in restorative dentistry, ROOT CANAL THERAPY; PROSTHODONTICS; and ORTHODONTICS.	Dental Adhesives,Luting Agents,Orthodontic Adhesives,Cement, Dental,Cements, Dental,Dental Cement,Adhesive, Dental,Adhesive, Orthodontic,Adhesives, Dental,Adhesives, Orthodontic,Dental Adhesive,Luting Agent,Orthodontic Adhesive
D003794	Dental Restoration, Temporary	A prosthesis or restoration placed for a limited period, from several days to several months, which is designed to seal the tooth and maintain its position until a permanent restoration (DENTAL RESTORATION, PERMANENT) will replace it. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)	Dental Fillings, Temporary,Dental Prosthesis, Temporary,Dental Filling, Temporary,Dental Restorations, Temporary,Filling, Temporary Dental,Fillings, Temporary Dental,Restoration, Temporary Dental,Restorations, Temporary Dental,Temporary Dental Filling,Temporary Dental Fillings,Temporary Dental Restoration,Temporary Dental Restorations,Dental Prostheses, Temporary,Prosthesis, Temporary Dental,Temporary Dental Prostheses,Temporary Dental Prosthesis
D004955	Esthetics, Dental	Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108)	Cosmetic Dentistry,Aesthetics, Dental,Dental Esthetic,Dental Esthetics,Esthetic, Dental,Cosmetic Dentistries,Dentistries, Cosmetic,Dentistry, Cosmetic
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000044	Dental Abutments	Natural teeth or teeth roots used as anchorage for a fixed or removable denture or other prosthesis (such as an implant) serving the same purpose.	Abutments, Dental,Abutment, Dental,Dental Abutment
D014093	Tooth, Artificial	A fabricated tooth substituting for a natural tooth in a prosthesis. It is usually made of porcelain or plastic.	Artificial Teeth,Artificial Tooth,Teeth, Artificial
D015921	Dental Implants	Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilize a diseased tooth.	Dental Implants, Mini,Dental Prosthesis, Surgical,Implants, Dental,Dental Implant,Dental Prostheses, Surgical,Implant, Dental,Prostheses, Surgical Dental,Prosthesis, Surgical Dental,Surgical Dental Prostheses,Surgical Dental Prosthesis,Dental Implant, Mini,Mini Dental Implant,Mini Dental Implants
D017267	Dental Prosthesis Design	The plan and delineation of dental prostheses in general or a specific dental prosthesis. It does not include DENTURE DESIGN. The framework usually consists of metal.	Dental Prosthesis Designs,Design, Dental Prosthesis,Designs, Dental Prosthesis,Prosthesis Design, Dental,Prosthesis Designs, Dental
D017268	Dental Prosthesis Retention	Holding a DENTAL PROSTHESIS in place by its design, or by the use of additional devices or adhesives.	Prosthesis Retention, Dental,Retention, Dental Prosthesis