implants UK - the journal of oral implantology

26 I I dental tales _ gus’s tale implants1_2011 again removed, a putty mould was made of the gingiva, the wax boiled off, the metal opaqued with a pink, light-cured opaque composite) (Figs. 18a-c), the mould reseated and the gingiva poured in an autopolymeris- ing resin (Palapress - Heraeus Kulzer) (Figs. 19a-c). Trimmed and polished it was ready for fitting (Figs. 20a-d). Stage 4 Fitting the restoration: The temporary restoration was unscrewed and removed and the de- finitive screwed into place and torque tightened (Figs. 21a-b). Lastly the remaining crowns were cemented over the screw access holes usingatemporarycementtofacilitate removal for access at future times (Fig. 22). Summary After many years of neglect with resultingperiodictoothlossuntilonly three unsalvageable teeth remained in the maxillary jaw, our city architect was finally restored to full dental health and function with an aesthetic appearance which is much to his de- light (Figs. 23a -b). Health is maintained with the as- sistance of superfloss and a Waterpik. The screw-retained structure is peri- odically removed for more extensive hygiene maintenance. Steaks are back on the menu and a fuller physique regained._ Fig. 12c Fig. 13a Fig. 13b Fig. 13c