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Timea Wimmer¹, Korbinian Gallus², Marlis Eichberger³

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.

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Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) simplifies complete denture fabrication. This digital workflow integrates conventional methods for enhanced dental care, improving accuracy in occlusal plane registration and jaw relationship records.

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Area of Science:

Dental Technology
Prosthodontics
Digital Dentistry

Background:

Complete denture fabrication traditionally involves manual steps that can be time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies.
Advancements in digital technologies offer potential improvements in efficiency and precision for dental prosthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an integrated workflow for complete denture fabrication utilizing computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
To demonstrate how combining conventional and digital methods can enhance the complete denture fabrication process and improve patient care.

Main Methods:

The study outlines a workflow incorporating CAD/CAM technology into complete denture fabrication.
Key steps include the digital registration of the occlusal plane and the determination of ideal lip support.
Verification of the maxillomandibular relationship record is also a critical component of the presented technique.

Main Results:

The integration of CAD/CAM technology streamlines the procedures involved in complete denture fabrication.
The presented combined workflow facilitates improved accuracy in critical diagnostic and registration steps.
This approach contributes to enhanced overall dental care for patients requiring complete dentures.

Conclusions:

The presented CAD/CAM-integrated workflow offers a facilitated and improved method for complete denture fabrication.
Combining digital and conventional techniques enhances precision in key aspects like occlusal plane registration and maxillomandibular relationship verification.
This digitally supported approach represents a significant advancement in improving dental care outcomes for complete denture wearers.