Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2022, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (6): 381-386.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2022.12.010

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Decision tree for the selection of immediate restoration options after full-arch implant placement

Peng Lingyan1,2, Wang Yong3, Su Yucheng1,2,4   

  1. 1 Beijing Citident Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100032, China;
    2 Beijing Implant Training College (BITC), Beijing 100032, China;
    3 Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China;
    4 Dental Implant Center, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100032, China
  • Received:2022-09-27 Online:2022-12-30 Published:2023-01-03
  • Contact: Wang Yong, Email: kqcadc@bjmu.edu.cn, Tel: 0086-10-62142111; Su Yucheng, Email: yuchengsu@163.com, Tel: 0086-10-66212299

Abstract: Today, immediate fixed restoration after full-arch implant placement is being used by more and more clinicians and patients. New technologies, devices and software continue to emerge, and there is some confusion in clinical application. To standardize the application of this protocol and provide patients with a variety of options, according to the article “Immediate temporary restoration options after full-arch implant placement” published in June 2022 in this journal, the author team further establishes this decision tree to solve such clinical cases, with the aim of providing implant prosthetic dentists with advices and references of diagnosis and treatment, which dentists can adopt with a comprehensive decision-making based on clinical situation, dentist's experience, available equipment and software.

Key words: Prefabricated restoration, Digital impression, Pick-up technique, Immediate restoration, Full arch