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_Abstract The E4D in-office CAD/CAM unit (Editorial note: Planmeca E4D Technologies) has been employed in an investigative laboratory study to design and mill an unconventional IPS e.max restoration that would be coupled with the Tempcap as a final implant-supported crown. The combination of the Tempcap, in-office CAD/CAM procedures and IPS e.max allows the clinician to create an immediate final restorative product with ideal characteristics. The procedure is a simple, efficient and effec- tive solution for the restoration of implants. _Introduction The temporization of a dental implant follow- ing surgery, particularly in the anterior region, is a necessary procedure. The temporization allows for surgical healing, preservation of the gingival architecture and, most important, replacement of a tooth in the edentulous space for patient acceptance. Several techniques for the tempo- rization exist, but the process has proved to be time-consuming and frustrating. The Tempcap abutmentandtheprocessfortemporizationwere created to provide a simple yet effective ap- proach.1 WiththeadventofCAD/CAMtechnology and e.max, the potential of the Tempcap to act as a final abutment seemed likely and suitable for investigation. _Background Following the surgical placement of a dental implant, several requirements must be met to maximize healing and osseointegration of the implant body to bone: _Minimal forces, if any, should be exerted on the implant body, permitting proper healing and preventing a non-osseous union.2 _The gingival architecture must be managed meticulously to prevent contamination, mini- mizing the risk of peri-implantitis and possible failure.3 I CE article_ Tempcap abutment Fig. 1_Tempcap abutment. Fig. 2_Retentive pins. 06 I CAD/CAM 3_2014 This article qualifies for CE credit.To take the CE quiz,log on to www.dtstudyclub.com. Click on‘CE articles’ and search for this edition of the magazine.If you are not registered with the site, you will be asked to do so before taking the quiz. _ce credit CAD/CAM Fig. 2Fig. 1 Utilizing theTempcap abutment with CAD/CAM Combination of Tempcap, in-office CAD/CAM and e.max allows for final restoration Author_Dr Les Kalman, USA CAD0314_06-11_Kalman 22.08.14 14:00 Seite 1