Once again I want to focus on idealizing the implant restoration. Â This time I want to focus on the inter proximal contact.
During the integration period patients are typically without teeth (especially in the posterior region). Â This leads to tooth drift of the adjacent teeth. Â This tipping of the teeth presents a couple of different issues.
It can lead to difficulty of path of draw for seating the restoration. Â More importantly it can lead to less than ideal inter proximal contacts that cause food trapping. Â Ideal contacts are broad. Â This is especially important for implant restorations.
Depending on the level of tipping it is sometimes necessary to use a fine diamond to upright the contacts.
One should always use a shaping disk to smooth and flatten the contacts.
Always strive for excellence and go the extra step to delivery ideal restorations.
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