#Education 21. Dec 2025

Metallic guides and reverse scanning using implant-supported prostheses

A selected scientific recommendation by Dr. Marcin Maj: "Application of metallic guides and reverse scanning for full-mouth rehabilitation using implant-supported prostheses: A case report" by Ahlam A Alhazmi, Mazin Talal Alharbi, Anas Lahiq, Lama Saleh AlMarshoud, Ihab Tawfiq Mitwalli, Rayan Asali, Amr Ahmed Azhari, Walaa Magdy Ahmed.

STUDY OBJECTIVES AND CONCLUSIONS

The aim of this study was to describe a complete digital workflow for maxillary and mandibular implant-supported full-arch prostheses in an edentulous patient with nonuniform bone shape, limited interarch space, and excessive gingival display. A full-arch immediate loading protocol, including a fixation base, a scalloped bone-reduction guide for preserving the interdental bone, an osteotomy guide, and provisional prostheses, was digitally designed and fabricated. The reverse scan technique using laboratory analog was used for fabricating definitive zirconia prostheses. The technique integrates digital technology with clinical practice to improve the accuracy of full-arch implant restorations. It is a notable development in dental implantology that integrates digital technology with clinical practice to improve the precision of full-arch implant restorations. This approach results in reliable and effective implant-supported restorations.

Adapted from AA Alhazmi et al., J Prosthodont. 2025 Aug 22, for more info about this publication, click HERE.

This review is part of the Straumann "Scientific Highlights Newsletter 5/25".

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