This series of images shows the initial steps taken in constructing an implant restoration: Soft tissue duplication, abutment selection, and corrective angulation procedures.
The final steps taken in constructing an implant restoration (as shown in these images) are:
Constructing a metal alloy framework. This must comply to the aesthetics of the remaining teeth, and to the opposing dentition, whilst working within the parameters of the implant placements
A cast working model with soft tissue and replicas in place. The replicas (or analogues) replicate the exact position of the implants in the patients jaw.
A wax bridge framework or pattern is sculpted by hand. This will form the metal cast for the substructure. There must be sufficient room allowed for the layers of ceramic material that will be added later.
The metal alloy framework is prepared for application of ceramic overlay. Many layers are applied and hardened to achieve that realistic look.
Prepare Final Finish
A final glaze is applied and the restoration is polished and fitted back on the model. Note here the soft tissue replica is not in place but some gingiva colouring has been applied between the teeth to give an aesthetic result.
Finished Restoration
The finished implant restoration with its opposing model in place.
