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Fig. 2

From: Comparison of digital and silicone impressions for single-tooth implants and two- and three-unit implants for a free-end edentulous saddle

Fig. 2

Workflow of the conventional and digital impression methods. a Impression making procedure with silicone and making implant models. b Scanning a model with the 3D scanner. c Designing the superstructure using CAD. d Cutting out the superstructure using CAM. e Completion of the superstructure. f Digital impression with Trios. g Obtaining intraoral data from the digital impressions. h Designing the superstructure using CAD. i Fabrication of the resin models using a 3D printer. j Milling the superstructure using CAM. k Completion of the superstructure. CAD computer-aided design, CAM computer-aided manufacturing, 3D 3-dimensional

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