IMPRESSION COPINGS

Dental impression coping is a manufactured device which is used to copy the exact shape and position of a dental implant abutment interface. With impression copings we can replicate the position of the implant in the patient’s mouth.

When to use
- Implants in posterior zone
- Areas with limited intraoral Access
- Single implants and short span bridges
- It can be used for multiple units, but if implants are sufficiently parallel to each other
- Limited mouth opening and/or difficult access implant in the posterior region.
- Limited intra-arch space

How to use

1. Remove healing cap using the prosthetic driver, ensuring the platform is clear of soft tissue and bone.
2. Place the closed tray impression coping on the implant body and hand tighten using the corresponding screw and prosthetic driver. After placing the impression coping, it is necessary to take a radiograph to ensure it is seated completely.
3. Place the impression cap on top of the fixed impression post.
4. Push the impression cap in an apical direction until in “CLICKS”.
5. Take the impression
6. Once the material is cured, carefully remove the tray
7. The impression cap remains in the impression material and is automatically pulled off from the impression post with the removal of the tray
8. Unscrew and remove the impression post from the patient’s mouth.
9. Mount the impression post onto the analog using the guide screw.
10. Reposition the impression post in the tray
11. Gently push the impression post until you feel a tactile response of engagement.
12. Lab process

Clinical advantages
- Easy method
- Less time for impression preparation
- Impression coping for closed tray are shorter, making it easier for posterior areas and for patients with limited mouth opening.
- Helpful with patients with limited mouth opening