To describe a technique utilizing a novel prosthetic scan body, that assists the accurate merging of multiple scans (intra-and extraoral) of the interim prosthesis and edentulous arch with dental implants, during rehabilitation with a fixed implant-supported prosthesis. Methods: Intraoral scanning (Trios 3, 3Shape) of an interim implant-supported prosthesis was performed, subsequently followed by another scan, using five scan bodies, placed onto the implant abutments (SRA, Bone level, Straumann AG). Successively, the newly designed prosthetic scan bodies were attached to the abutment copings of the interim prosthesis, for extraoral scanning. Utilizing an implant library designed for the prosthetic scan body, the three scans were merged, providing all the necessary information for the digital design and fabrication of the fixed implant-supported prosthesis. Conclusion:The described clinical technique enabled effective and accurate superimposition of intra-and extraoral scans of the implant prosthesis. Superimposed data, including that of the position of dental implants and anatomy of soft tissue, provided essential information for the fabrication of a definitive implant-supported prosthesis. The novel prosthetic scan bodies attached to the implant prosthesis, assisted in merging intra-and extraoral scans, thus facilitating the rehabilitation of maxillary and/or mandibular edentulous dental arches. Further research is required to assess the accuracy of the proposed technique.
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