An in vitro study using confocal laser scanning microscopy to evaluate the marginal misfits of different implant-supported frameworks.
Bruna Santos Honório ToninJing FuRaniel Fernandes PeixotoNicholas G FischerRegina M FernandesPatrícia A CurylofoMaria da Gloria C de MattosAna Paula MacedoRossana Pereira de AlmeidaPublished in: Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists (2024)
The frameworks, whether cast and sectioned with laser welding or milled from Co-Cr, exhibit improved marginal misfit and enhanced passive fit when compared to other fabrication methods. Additionally, the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy is highly effective for passivity and misfit analysis.