Tatum Implant Impression

1. 3-4 months post placement
2. Take PA if it is 2 months old
3. Check mobility
4. Remove healing screw, cuff or provisional
5. Apply Cetacaine if no cuff, 3-0,2-0 cords; otherwise 2-0, 1-0
6. No abutment cementation is necessary if the abutment is straight (non-angulated) and large with a large retention groove

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 01/07/2015, last revision 01/07/2015