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I 07 CE article_ Tempcap abutment I CAD/CAM 3_2014 _There must be sufficient time for the process of osseointegration.4 _Temporizationandimmediaterestorationsshould not violate these factors.5 The Tempcap is a healing cap and restorative platform combined (Fig. 1). It has an all-metal construction, and it contains two to three reten- tive pin projections (Fig. 2). Tempcap is available in different widths and heights to accommodate different implant sizes (Fig. 3) and is compatible with existing instrumentation (Fig. 4). The function of the Tempcap is: _to allow for optimal gingival healing; _prevent contamination of the surgical field; _minimize forces and micro-vibrations on the implant; _facilitate the simple yet successful restoration of the implant (Fig. 5). CAD/CAM stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. CAD enables theindividualtodigitallycaptureanimageofapre- Fig. 3_Tempcap with Straumann implant. Fig. 4_Use of existing instruments. Fig. 5_Temporization form and function. Fig. 6_Tempcap on soft-tissue model with Ankylos implant (DENTSPLY Implants). Fig. 7_Digitization with E4D camera (Editorial note: Planmeca E4D Technologies). Fig. 8_Digitized images of arch. Fig. 8Fig. 7 Fig. 6Fig. 5 Fig. 4Fig. 3 CAD0314_06-11_Kalman 22.08.14 14:00 Seite 2

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