Surgical report
Many impression copings and final abutments are cross compatible from one implant manufacturer to another and in some instances concurrent with differently dimensioned implants and abutments from the same manufacturer. Even if the components fit seemingly perfect on to the implant or over the solid abutment they may not be appropriate and may give the laboratory the wrong information what dimensions the actual implant or solid abutment may have.
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Indicate on the prescription form what type of restoration (cementable, screw-retained, overdenture, hybriddenture and PIB) the desired end result should be and what brand and diameter platform the implant or final abutment are. Specify the restorative material, how far below the tissue the margin should be placed, and how much tissue blanching, if any is acceptable. Are there preexisting restorations next to the implant site and what material are they made of?
There are some web based and stand alone information sharing applications available that allow the surgeon, restorative dentist and technician to look up patient specific information without having to meet in person or playing phone tag. In case the lab runs in to problems that will prevent them from manufacturing what is requested on the lab slip, the technician will call you, explaining what the issue is and give you alternative solutions.