4 USES OF A DISPOSABLE IMPLANT MOUNT

The high cost of precision-fitting, machine-milled implant components is a major concern, and the dentist with a busy implant practice must stock numerous components at considerable expense. In this article, th e use of a disposable implant mount is described as an adjunct for a p ositional index during stage-I surgery, immediate provisional restorat ion at stage-II surgery, verification jig, and implant-supported recor d base. By reusing the precision-fitting implant mount that is supplie d free of charge by the manufacturer, the dentist can reduce the overh ead costs required to provide implant prosthodontic treatment.