Abstract: A system and method for forming a framework of foundation elements as a component of and foundation for an impression and to support a prosthesis to form a final restoration in a patient. The foundation elements and the prosthesis may be made of the same or similar prosthetic material, or of a metallic or metal alloy material. Each foundation element includes a base member defining a bore therethrough and at least one elongate member extending from the base member. To form the framework, each foundation element is attached to an implant in a patient and a free end of the elongate member is oriented and cut such that it optimally contacts a base member of an adjacent foundation element and is rigidly bonded thereto. A rigid framework is thereby produced which is used to produce the impression. The impression is removed from the patient and a master model is made therefrom. The rigid framework is removed from the impression material and placed along with the master model in an articulator.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a framework of foundation elements as a component of and foundation for an impression and to support a prosthesis to form a final restoration in a patient. The foundation elements and the prosthesis may be made of the same or similar prosthetic material, or of a metallic or metal alloy material. Each foundation element includes a base member defining a bore therethrough and at least one elongate member extending from the base member. To form the framework, each foundation element is attached to an implant in a patient and a free end of the elongate member is oriented and cut such that it optimally contacts a base member of an adjacent foundation element and is rigidly bonded thereto. A rigid framework is thereby produced which is used to produce the impression. The impression is removed from the patient and a master model is made therefrom. The rigid framework is removed from the impression material and placed along with the master model in an articulator.

Abstract: A method and confirmation device for making an accurate impression of the upper or lower teeth, implant and gum assembly in which the device includes a cylindrical section having one end temporarily attachable to the exposed threaded end of the implant and a second end having an opening to receive a guide pin. An elongated wing extends tangentially from the cylindrical surface perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder so that when the cylindrical section is attached to the implant, the wing extends along the gum line and has an end that is rigidly attachable to the cylindrical section of a neighboring confirmation device. A rigid metallic frame is thereby established which serves as a foundation for impression material molded in a dental tray around the frame and dental process comprising the implants and remaining teeth and gums.