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I 11 CE article_ Tempcap abutment I CAD/CAM 3_2014 _Conclusions In-office CAD/CAM technology can be utilized and manipulated to generate digitized forms beyond the scope of the morphogenesis. CAM manufacturing has limiting factors that must be realized when producing modified prostheses. CAD modifications must account for these dis- crepancies. IPS e.max has the ability to be milled in extremely detailed designs. The Tempcap can be optically scanned and digitizedinordertodesignandcreateaCAD/CAM IPS e.max restoration using E4D technology. The utilization of the Tempcap as a successful provisional abutment has been documented1; the utility of the abutment as a simple, efficient and cost-effective component seems promising. These advances simplify the procedure and reduce the cost, ultimately allowing a greater accessibility for both patients and clinicians._ Editorial disclaimer: Dr Les Kalman is the co-owner of Research Driven and the inventor of the Tempcap. Editorial note: This article was originally published in implants CE magazine 1/2013. _References 1. Kalman, L. Technique for the temporization of an anterior implant. Dentistry Today. 2011. Vol. 30, No.10: 128–130. 2. Mijiritsky,E.,Mardinger,O.,Mazor,Z.andChaushu,G. Immediate provisionalization of single-tooth im- plants in freshextraction sites at the maxillary esthetic zone: up to six years follow-up. Implant Dentistry. 2009. Vol. 18, No.4: 326–330. 3. Mijiritsky, E. Plastic temporary abutments with pro- visional restorations in immediate loading proce- dures: A clinical report. Implant Dentistry. 2006. Vol. 15, No. 3: 236–238. 4. Romanos,G.Bonequalityandtheimmediateloading implantscritical aspects based on literature, re- search, and clinical experience. Implant Dentistry. 2009. Vol. 18, No. 3: 203–206. 5. Vela-Nebot, X., Rodriguez-Ciurana, X., Rodado- Alonso, C. and Segela-Torres, M. Benefits of an implant platform modification technique to reduce crestal bone resorption. Implant Dentistry. 2006. Vol. 15, No. 3: 313–318. 6. Berlin, M. Wowing the patient with chairside CAD/CAM. Dental Economics: 2008; 98(4): 92–96. 7. Ivoclar Vivadent: IPS e.max lithium disilicate: The Future ofAll-Ceramic Dentistry. 2009; 1–15. Fig. 25_Final implant-supported IPS e.max crown with Tempcap. Dr Les Kalman,DDS, graduated from the University ofWestern Ontario with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 1999.He then completed a GPR at the London Health Sciences Centre.He has been involved in general dentistry within private practice since 2000.He has served as the chief of dentistry at the Strathroy-Middlesex General hospital.In 2011,he transitioned to full-time academics as an assistant professor at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Kalman’s research focuses on medical devices, including theVirtual Facebow and theTempcap. Kalman is also the Director of the Dental Outreach Community Services (DOCS) program,which provides free dentistry within the community. Kalman has authored articles ranging from pediatric impression to immediate implant surgery in both Canadian andAmerican journals.He has been a product evaluator for several companies, including GCAmerica and Clinician’s Choice.Kalman is the co-owner of Research Driven,a company that deals with intellectual property development. Kalman is a member of theAmerican Society for Forensic Odontology,InternationalTeam for Implantology,AcademyofOsseointegration,American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantology.He has been recognized as anAcademicAssociate Fellow (AAID) andDiplomate(ICOI).Inhissparetime,Kalmanenjoys photographyasanaccreditedMotoGPphotojournalist. He can be contacted at:lkalman@uwo.ca. CAD/CAM_about the author Fig. 25 CAD0314_06-11_Kalman 22.08.14 14:00 Seite 6