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Mikael Larsson, CDT
Laboratory Owner
Vänersborgs Tandteknik AB
Vänersborg, Sweden
Summary
The Cresco™ method simplifies handling procedures to create passive fit on screw- retained restorations. Dental technician Mikael Larsson has successfully completed several cases using the Cresco method, which is part of his everyday practice. This case illustrates some of the laboratory handling steps for the Cresco method. The patient is a 75-year-old man who has a restored upper and lower titanium framework with prefabricated teeth and acrylic base.
Case presented in collaboration with Anders Reinert, Prosthodontist, Mariestad, Sweden
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1. The replicas mounted in the impression.
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2. Check-up of implant positioning using guide pins and silicone key.
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3. A Wax Tube mounted in the Waxing Tool. The tube is carefully heated over a flame and bent to the desired angle.
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4. The framework being built up with wax. Note the corrected screw access holes, especially position 23.
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5. After casting and final grinding, the framework is precisioned in accordance with the Cresco™ Precision Method.
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6. The Bridge Supports are attached to the framework with laser welding.
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7. Final restoration with veneers of prefabricated teeth and acrylic.
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