Incremental impression technique for an implant-retained orbital prosthesis

Abstract

Accurate impressions are an essential prerequisite for fabricating implant-retained maxillofacial prostheses. This article describes an impression technique for recording orbital defects by making increments for an implant-retained orbital prosthesis using an open-tray impression. This technique enables an accurate transfer of implant position and recording of the area of interest. A wide range of impression-transfers, including dental implant impression posts, can also be used.

Keywords

• incremental impression
• orbital defect
• orbital prosthesis
• osseointegrated implants