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1Faculty Member for Anterior and Posterior CEREC® CAD/CAM, and Advisory Board Member, PDS Institute, Irvine, California; Private Practice, Roseville, California.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 25, 2016
Summary
Replacing a crown supporting a removable partial denture (RPD) can be expedited with CEREC Biogenetic Copy technology. This chairside method offers a predictable, accurate, and durable same-day restorative solution, improving patient experience.
Area of Science:
- Dental Restorations
- CAD/CAM Technology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Replacing crowns supporting removable partial dentures (RPDs) often involves lengthy lab production times and potential fit issues.
- Patients experience significant inconvenience and dissatisfaction due to extended waiting periods for new dental restorations.
- Existing laboratory-based crown fabrication methods can lead to delays and suboptimal prosthetic fit.
Observation:
- CEREC CAD/CAM technology utilizes a Biogenetic Copy design method for chairside replication of tooth morphology.
- This technique allows clinicians to accurately reproduce the size, shape, and form of a pre-existing tooth.
- A case report details the application of Biogenetic Copy for retrofitting a crown supporting an existing RPD prosthesis.
Findings:
- The Biogenetic Copy method enabled the chairside fabrication of a crown that precisely matched the existing tooth's characteristics.
- The retrofitted crown provided a predictable, accurate, and durable foundation for the removable partial denture.
- Same-day restoration was achieved, significantly reducing patient waiting time and improving the overall treatment experience.
Implications:
- Chairside CAD/CAM technology, specifically the Biogenetic Copy method, offers a viable alternative to traditional lab-based crown fabrication for RPD support.
- This approach enhances patient satisfaction by providing immediate, high-quality restorative solutions.
- The findings suggest a potential shift towards more efficient and patient-centered dental prosthetic workflows.
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