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Dental Restorative Digital Workflow: Digital Smile Design from Aesthetic to Function
Gabriele Cervino1, Luca Fiorillo2, Alina Vladimirovna Arzukanyan3
1Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy. gcervino@unime.it.
Dentistry Journal
|March 31, 2019
Summary
Digital Smile Design software revolutionizes dentistry by integrating digital techniques for faster, more reliable treatment planning. This review highlights its diverse applications and proven aesthetic and functional benefits in dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and dental materials
- Digital health technologies
Background:
- Technological advancements have significantly influenced medical sciences, particularly dentistry.
- Digital and information technology have revolutionized dental techniques and materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and review existing literature on the application of digital techniques and software, specifically Digital Smile Design.
- To identify and highlight the various fields within dentistry where Digital Smile Design is utilized.
- To assess the reliability and impact of Digital Smile Design on treatment planning and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of 24 articles was conducted.
- The review focused on the application and scope of Digital Smile Design in dentistry.
- Data regarding the fields of use and reliability of the software were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Digital Smile Design is increasingly adopted across various dental specialities.
- The software facilitates a faster and more reliable treatment planning process.
- Digital workflows utilizing Digital Smile Design lead to aesthetically and functionally sound dental rehabilitations.
Conclusions:
- Digital Smile Design techniques are currently employed in diverse branches of dentistry.
- The use of Digital Smile Design enhances treatment planning speed and result reliability.
- Digital workflows, exemplified by Digital Smile Design, offer reliable aesthetic and functional rehabilitations.
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