Occlusion recording device for dental implant-supported restorations

Abstract

The accurate transfer of the interocclusal relationship is essential for providing ideal occlusion. In unilateral distal extension situations, it may be difficult to hand-articulate the casts accurately. In these instances, record bases and occlusion rims are generally fabricated. For implant-supported restorations, the record base can be screwed directly on the implant during the interocclusal recording procedure at a separate appointment. 1 Hobo S. Ichida E. Garcia L.T. Osseointegration and occlusal rehabilitation. Quintessence, Chicago1989 Google Scholar Generally, the record base is attached to the gold cylinders, 1 Hobo S. Ichida E. Garcia L.T. Osseointegration and occlusal rehabilitation. Quintessence, Chicago1989 Google Scholar the healing abutments, 2 Rungcharassaeng K. Kan J.Y.K. Fabricating a stable record base for completely edentulous patients treated with osseointegrated implants using healing abutments. J Prosthet Dent. 1999; 81: 224-227 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (17) Google Scholar or secured with the use of impression copings. 3 Savabi O. Nejatidanesh F. Interocclusal record for fixed implant-supported prosthesis. J Prosthet Dent. 2004; 92: 602-603 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (9) Google Scholar The advantage of these methods is that there is no displacement of the implant during the interocclusal recording procedure, so an accurate record can be made. However, this procedure can be time consuming and requires additional visits to the dental office; furthermore, patients may experience discomfort from procedures such as the repeated removal of the healing abutments.