Use of 3D Printed Direct-to-Multi-Unit Abutment Cylinders for Efficient All-On-X Provisionalization: A Case Report
Digital dentistry has accelerated the precision and predictability of full-arch implant therapy, particularly through the use of stackable guide systems that coordinate bone reduction, implant placement, and prosthetic positioning. Immediate loading has simultaneously become a widely adopted strategy for edentulous rehabilitation. This case report describes a fully guided dual-arch reconstruction incorporating guided bone reduction, guided implant placement, and guided provisional prostheses delivery using a four-part stackable guide system with novel 3D printed direct-to-multi-unit abutment (MUA) temporary cylinders. This approach increases material bulk around screw-access channels, eliminates on-site conversion procedures, and enables direct-to-MUA prosthesis delivery without same-day printing.
Authors
- Anthony Mennito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7385-8660)
- Michael DeFee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2922-0926)
- Clinton D. Stevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4325-5017)
- Walter Renne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2391-7148)
- Rebeca Zechmann
- Kuwerjit Singh Chani
- Allan Queiroz
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11607/prd.8043
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00