Digital tools for clinical dentistry. An Internet tutorial
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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, USA.
Abstract:
Computer technology has expanded the scope of digital tools that play a significant role in the practice of dentistry. In the search for current information and references about these devices, the Internet has become an essential resource. This paper will discuss some of the available digital adjuncts and their useful application in the clinical practice of dentistry, and will point the reader to web sites that are pertinent and informative.
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