Sometimes the dental lab will send a metal frame for the dentist to try in the patient's mouth over the implants to ensure that the crowns or abutments will be a good fit. If the fit is good, porcelain will be fused to this metal frame and permanently cemented to the dental implants.
Frame Try In
by Tammy Davenport
for About.comUpdated: July 13, 2007
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This is a small frame try in over the implant.
Photo © Dr.'s Gadbois and Ramsey
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