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Tim Joda1, Philipp Müller, Frank Zimmerling
1Klinik für Rekonstruktive Zahnmedizin und Gerodontologie, Universität Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Swiss Dental Journal
|November 4, 2016
Summary
The Digital Denture Professional (DDP) system streamlines digital implant prosthetics through a four-session process. This method ensures precise patient data recording for accurate, cost-effective dental implant fitting.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Conventional dental impression techniques can be time-consuming and may not always capture all necessary data points accurately.
- Advancements in digital dentistry offer potential for improved efficiency and precision in prosthetic procedures.
- The Digital Denture Professional (DDP) system aims to integrate digital workflows for enhanced dental implant prosthetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the medical and dental procedures involved in the four-session Digital Denture Professional (DDP) system.
- To evaluate the efficacy and patient benefits of a fully digital workflow for dental implant prosthetics.
- To explore the potential of digital techniques for future implant-supported reconstructions.
Main Methods:
- Conventional preliminary full arch impressions and jaw positioning records.
- Digitalization of study models and patient data using laboratory scanners.
- Fabrication of custom impression trays and intraoral mounts.
- Closed-mouth impressions for vertical dimensions and centric relation.
- Virtual design of dental implants and milling of monolithic test implants using DDP software.
- Aesthetic, functional, and phonetic testing of milled implants.
- Fitting of final digital dental implants.
Main Results:
- The DDP system involves four distinct treatment sessions, integrating digital technology throughout the process.
- Precise recording and digital processing of individual patient data ensure predictable outcomes.
- The digital workflow offers benefits to patients in terms of time and cost savings.
- The system facilitates the virtual design and testing of dental implants prior to final fitting.
Conclusions:
- The Digital Denture Professional (DDP) system provides a precise and efficient method for digital implant prosthetics.
- The digital workflow enhances accuracy and patient satisfaction by minimizing errors and reducing treatment time.
- Future applications of this digital technique are expected to include implant-supported reconstructions, further expanding its scope in restorative dentistry.
