SmartSteps techniques pave the way to practice growth.

• With our patented Fixture Mount/Transfer, surgeons can easily take an impression at the time of implantation, providing a head start on the restorative process.²
• A provisional restoration may be placed earlier, increasing patient acceptance and simplifying the case.

For a complete step-by-step guide, download the Restorative Guide PDF.

Immediate Impression-Taking Technique

• After implant placement, record a full-arch surgical level impression. Unscrew the transfer from the implant and forward with impression to the laboratory.
• Place healing screw and suture. During the healing period, the laboratory fabricates the stone model and prepares the final abutment and a provisional prosthesis. If soft tissue levels can be adequately predicted, the restoration coping can also be prepared.
• After the healing period, place the prepared final abutment using a torque wrench and attach the provisional restoration.
• After tissue healing, remove the provisional prosthesis from the abutment. Make necessary adjustments to the abutment to correct changes in soft tissue levels. Record a full-arch impression. If a restoration coping was fabricated, place the coping and record a full-arch impression to capture the coping and soft tissue maturation. From this impression, the final restoration is completed.

Immediate Impression Taking Stage 1 Surgery
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Immediate Impression Taking Stage 2 Surgery
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For more information about SmartSteps techniques, our Products, Professional Programs and Continuing Education, contact us.

References:
1. Tapered Screw-Vent®, Screw-Vent®, and SwissPlus® implants are packaged with the Fixture Mount/Transfer for convenient first-stage impression taking.
2. Fixture Mount/Transfer is packaged with select Zimmer Dental threaded implants.

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