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What is the proper way to seat a maxillary anterior abutment or crown?
Eliminate or control bleeding by using a combination of vasoconstrictors, pressure and time. Clean the abut...
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How can I be sure I am tapping along the long axis?
Using a custom seating jig on a threaded straight handle assures that the seating forces are being directed in...
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How do I remove an abutment shaft that has already been tapped into an...
To remove an abutment using forceps grasp the abutment with a definite purchase and apply a simultaneous twist...
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What is an emergence cuff? When and how do I use an emergence cuff?
An emergence cuff is a plastic prosthetic ring, which is placed over a permanent abutment to maintain a proper...
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What type of cement should be used for crown restorations?
Any dental cement can be used to retain a crown on a permanent abutment. We advise the use of a bonding type o...
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What type of impression material do the clinicians at Bicon use for th...
The impression material of choice is Impregum. However, the clinicians may use the material that they feel is ...
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Can a Bicon abutment be retrieved?
Yes, the Bicon abutment can be retrieved using a pair of extraction forceps. Using a twist and pull motion wil...
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What do I do if an abutment comes out? Can I tap it back in?
If an abutment comes out it was most likely not seated properly. It can be tapped back in. Please review the s...
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What is the technique for seating angled abutments?
Many angled abutments are notched to allow for the use of an angled abutment seating tip to facilitate the dir...
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How is the crown alignment device used?
The crown alignment device is used to fabricate a custom plastic seating jig. Thermoplastic resin is softened ...