Endosseous blade implants 501

Fig. 11-126. The tissues were sutured over the implant.

Fig. 11-130. The plaster index with the copings included.

Fig. 11-127. A cold cure acrylic splint made from the patient's old denture was used for temporary stability.

Fig. 11-128. Six days later the tissues had healed sufficiently around the implants to allow removal of the sutures. The inflammation of the anterior soft tissues was caused by the impingement from the ill-fitting temporary splint.

Fig. 11-129. In order to finish the prosthesis as rapidly as possible, the copings were fitted at this very same visit.

Fig. 11-131. Five days later (11 days postoperatively) the one-piece metal casting was fitted over the abutments.