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Clinical Case 4, courtesy of Brian Tang, DDS, MCD.
Dr. Brian Tang received his BAS with distinction from Stanford University and his DDS from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Tang also received a Master degree in Prosthodontics with distinction at the University of London (UK).
Dr. Tang holds six US patents in the field of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is also the inventor of EZ Stent.
1. Patient missing tooth #19 |
2. Mark the point of entry on the cast model. |
3. Survey and prepare the model using the ø2.3mm drill bit with a drill press. Then, insert a ø2.3mm X 20 mm guide pin halfway into prepared site to get an ideal drilling trajectory. |
4. Soften the template in hot water above 140°F (60°C) for about a minute until it just turns transparent and malleable. Be careful of hot water, use tweezers. |
5. Slide the template over the secured guide pin and conform its softened base to the teeth adjacent to the edentulous ridge. |
6. Allow template to cool down until it turns opaque and hard. Remove it from model and cold sterilize it in an appropriate disinfectant (do not autoclave). |
