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I industry report Fig. 1a_Initial status. Fig. 1b_Preoperative panoramic X-ray. _In dental implantology,optimalandtrulypassive fitoftheframeworkismandatoryduetothephysiology ofbonetissuearoundimplants. Actually, it is key to the long-term success of a restoration. As a matter of fact, for a multiple-unit im- plant-supported restoration, a traditional pouring techniqueisrathercomplexandchallenging.Thediffi- culty to achieve a passive fit is directly correlated with thenumberofcomponentsusedandthevolumeofthe framework.Incontrast,CAD/CAMtechnologyprovides such a high level of accuracy that it has revolutionised the field of restorative dentistry. Today, many implant manufacturers partner with industrial companies to developstate-of-the-artmachiningsolutionsfortheir implant-supported frameworks. In that regard, the concept developed by Simeda® is innovative and yet supported by many years of proven success in the fab- ricationofCAD/CAMdentalrestorations.Themajorad- vantageofCAD/CAMtechnologyisthatitguaranteesa highly accurate and predictable fit (<10 microns). This clinicalcaseisveryrepresentativeofthehighpotential ofthisnoveldigitalsolution. _Patient Presentation This male former smoker patient was 51 years old when the treatment was initiated. He presented with highbloodpressureandtookTahor®onadailybasis.In addition, he had been on Kardegic® therapy since his heart attack in 2005. For functional and aesthetic rea- sons, he wanted a fixed prosthesis in his maxillary arch (Figs.1a&b). _Debridement and pre-implant surgery Due to the periodontal condition of his remaining maxillary teeth, all of them were atraumatically re- moved. Then, an alveolar curettage was performed 22 I implants1_2015 Use of a full-arch bridge in the maxilla A case report Author_Dr Dr Richard Marcelat, France Fig. 1a Fig. 1b [PICTURE:©LIGHTHUNTER]