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Modified digital workflow for artificial tooth exchange in a complete denture: A dental technique
Soo Young Lee1, Heechul Kim2, Doyun Lee3
1Private practice, Obokmanse Dental Clinic, Guro-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 21, 2019
Summary
Digital denture duplication using computer-aided design (CAD) simplifies creating new artificial tooth arrangements. This digital workflow addresses patient discomfort from occlusal problems in complete dentures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Digital technology is commonly used for complete denture duplication.
- Traditional analog methods for re-arranging artificial teeth on duplicated dentures are complex and time-consuming.
- Patient discomfort often arises from occlusal issues in complete dentures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel digital method for creating new denture artificial tooth arrangements.
- To simplify the process of denture duplication and tooth arrangement using computer-aided design (CAD).
- To resolve patient discomfort associated with occlusal problems in complete dentures.
Main Methods:
- Importing the existing denture's cameo surface into CAD software.
- Utilizing CAD software to implement various artificial tooth arrangements digitally.
- Creating a new denture based on the digital design.
Main Results:
- The introduced method streamlines the creation of new artificial tooth arrangements.
- Digital workflow simplifies the duplication of complete dentures.
- The technique effectively addresses occlusal problems and enhances patient comfort.
Conclusions:
- A digital CAD-based method offers an efficient alternative for denture duplication and artificial tooth arrangement.
- This technique simplifies complex analog procedures, saving time and resources.
- The digital approach improves patient outcomes by resolving occlusal discrepancies in complete dentures.
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