Simplified Impression Technique for Implant-Supported Crowns

: Dental implants have become a widely accepted method for replacing missing teeth. While many oral surgeons and periodontists are actively involved in the surgical placement of dental implants, many general dentists do not perform such placements because they are intimidated by the seeming complexity of the procedures and hardware. In response to perceived complexity, dental implant manufacturers have developed implant systems that facilitate and simplify impression taking. As such simplified protocols become more common, implant-borne restorations will become more widely used by the profession as a routine treatment modality. This article describes a simple technique for restoring a single-tooth posterior Straumann implant.