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Digital Workflow for Indirect Bonding with 2D Lingual Brackets: A Case Report and Procedure Description.
Federico Rosti1, Maria Francesca Sfondrini2, Davide Bressani3
1Private Practice, Cesano Boscone, Italy.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|June 12, 2019
Summary
This study presents a digital indirect bonding workflow for lingual brackets, improving orthodontic accuracy and patient comfort. Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology enhances bracket placement precision and streamlines clinical procedures.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
- CAD/CAM Technology
Background:
- Accurate bracket bonding in orthodontics minimizes midcourse corrections.
- Indirect bonding offers potential for shorter appointments and improved patient comfort.
- Demand for lingual orthodontic treatment is increasing.
Observation:
- A complete digital indirect bonding workflow for lingual brackets was developed.
- The process utilizes intraoral digital scans, 3D digital models, and virtual bracket positioning.
- A CAD/CAM-fabricated transfer tray was used for precise bracket placement.
Findings:
- The described digital workflow facilitates indirect bonding of lingual brackets.
- Utilizing CAD/CAM technology for transfer tray fabrication enhances accuracy.
- The procedure integrates digital scanning, virtual planning, and additive manufacturing.
Implications:
- CAD/CAM technology can significantly aid clinicians in orthodontic treatment.
- Computer-generated transfer trays reduce errors and optimize office workflow.
- This digital approach supports efficient and precise lingual bracket application.
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