Branernark Novum: Prosthodontic and dental laboratory procedures for fabrication of a fixed prosthesis on the day of surgery

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to describe a new technique to fabri cate and deliver an implant-supported fixed prosthesis to the patient on th e day of surgery, and to propose a protocol for the prosthodontic and denta l laboratory procedures. Materials and Methods: The development of the Bran emark Novum prosthodontic protocol is reviewed, and clinical and dental lab oratory assessments and methods are described. Results: The total treatment time to fabricate a permanent implant-supported fixed prosthesis in the ma ndible can be reduced to 1 day with the Branemark Novum technique. The new method includes a precise surgical technique using drilling templates for p redetermined implant positions, a rigid splinting of the implants immediate ly after placement, the use of a prefabricated titanium framework, and elim ination of implant impression procedures. Conclusion: With the technique de scribed in this report, it is possible to provide patients with a permanent implant-supported fixed prosthesis in the mandible on the day of implant s urgery. Patient benefits are obvious, with drastically reduced total treatm ent time, lower cost, and fewer clinical visits.