SmartSteps techniques pave the way to practice growth.

• In as little as one visit and with one surgery, patients can enjoy immediate function and esthetics.
• Immediate loading leads to increased patient self-esteem, confidence, and health.
• The entire implant team benefits through improved patient acceptance, fewer patient visits, and predictable clinical outcomes.

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

Immediate Loading Technique

• Screw transfers onto implants. Record impression. Unscrew transfers from implants and forward with impression for fabrication of a stone model.
• Create stone model and remove transfers. Screw bar gold copings onto cast. Fabricate gold bar on model.
• Place bar intraorally. Check for passive fit and correct as necessary.
• Deliver overdenture after processing of clips.

Immediate Loading
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References:
1. For use with Zimmer Dental AdVent® Tapered Screw-Vent®, Spline Twist®, Screw-Vent®, and SwissPlus® implant systems in fully edentulous mandibles.

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