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Definitely one in that lateral area that would bring a good deal of stability.
Andrew, I've been revising what you wrote, thinking: some hexes of the abutments are not parallel , if all of them are attached together, will they be inserted ??if it were me, I would customize stock abutments...
wax/ acrylic/ and then cast a frame over that with screw access holes in it (cement it all together when finished) but still have it as a screw retained arch.
Use non engaging stock abutments. Make a seating jig so the doctor can get them oriented right for the POI.Andrew, I've been revising what you wrote, thinking: some hexes of the abutments are not parallel , if all of them are attached together, will they be inserted ??
Say what?!!!! remove the hex ?!!! is that allowable ?If you can't find non-engaging abutments, you could remove the hex-part or turn it down to a narrow cylinder...
You would have to cut the hex off of the abutment carefully, just enough to let them seat as a group. If you cut any off the flat bottom it could seat onto the implant at a small angle instead of straight down and/or the screws may be too long. Both of which could cause loosening of the screws. You likely knew that, but I'm thinking replacements would be quite difficult for you to get if things go badly. It would work, it's just a higher risk method. And I'm risk shy if there's another way.View attachment 20147
I found this on google
from http://www.zimmerdental.com/pdf/lib_guidswpsurgprocd11of11.pdf
no hex , if I really can just remove the hex whenever it comes in the way, then why use angled? just remove the hex and make a bridge like in the picture above
Yes, it is allowable if done correctly I wouldn't risk it myself. Try to look for non engaging abutments first. They should offer them.Say what?!!!! remove the hex ?!!! is that allowable ?
That's a life saver if it is allowable .
May I ask for, maybe rephrasing this sentence, I couldn't get it, what do you mean ?the screws will act as the weakest link is something has to fail...
They never heard of it ,Yes, it is allowable if done correctly I wouldn't risk it myself. Try to look for non engaging abutments first. They should offer them.