Founded on the same principles as the Novum Protocol, the Columbus Bridge Protocol provides for the realization of a full-arch, screw-retained, functionally loaded provisional prosthesis within 24 to 48 hours after implant surgery in the maxilla. The authors detail the biologic principles on which the protocol is based as well as the experimental studies that led to its use. In addition, every aspect of treatment is addressed, including diagnostic procedures, choice of implant and abutment types, data transfer to the laboratory, laboratory procedures, surgical procedures, choice of restorative materials, delivery of the provisional and definitive prostheses, complication management, and instructions for hygiene and follow-up care. Two cases of full-arch treatment, one with and one without replacement of soft tissues, are presented in the text, and an accompanying DVD also presents a complete clinical case.
Contents
Chapter 01. Principles and Guidelines of Implant-Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Chapter 02. Bone Tissue Repair
Chapter 03. Presurgical Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 04. Choice of Implant Type
Chapter 05. Primary Stability
Chapter 06. Angled Implants
Chapter 07. Prosthetic Abutments
Chapter 08. Data Transfer to the Dental Laboratory
Chapter 09. Laboratory Procedures
Chapter 10. Choice of Occlusal Materials in Implant Prosthodontics
Chapter 11. Full-Arch Fixed Prosthetic Treatment with Replacement of Soft Tissues: The Toronto Bridge
Chapter 12. Full-Arch Fixed Prosthetic Treatment Without Reconstruction of Soft Tissues: The Natural Bridge
Chapter 13. Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Patients Treated with the Columbus Bridge Protocol
Chapter 14. Complications and Their Management
Chapter 15. Hygiene and Clinical Follow-up
Chapter 16. Specific Components for the Columbus Bridge Protocol
Chapter 17. Patient Instructions