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CAD-CAM immediate to definitive complete denture transition: A digital dental technique
Catherine Millet1, François Virard2, Thomas Dougnac-Galant3
1Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France; Professor, Oral Manifestations of Rare Diseases Center, Lyon Civils Hospices, Lyon, France.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|January 19, 2020
Summary
A new digital workflow allows for the creation of complete dentures in just two appointments. This method replicates the design of existing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) immediate dentures for efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Traditional complete denture fabrication is time-consuming.
- Immediate dentures offer a provisional solution but require replacement with definitive prostheses.
- Digital workflows are increasingly adopted in dental practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a streamlined digital workflow for fabricating definitive complete dentures.
- To achieve fabrication in only two patient appointments.
- To leverage existing CAD-CAM immediate denture designs for efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing an intraoral scanner to capture the oral status.
- Employing dental computer-aided design (CAD) software to replicate existing denture features.
- Employing a milling machine for the fabrication of the definitive dentures.
Main Results:
- A digital workflow enabling definitive complete denture fabrication in two appointments was successfully described.
- The technique effectively reproduces the cameo surface and tooth arrangement of CAD-CAM immediate dentures.
- The workflow is straightforward, requiring limited time and effort.
Conclusions:
- This digital workflow offers an efficient method for producing definitive complete dentures.
- The technique simplifies the process by utilizing existing CAD-CAM immediate denture data.
- The described workflow is practical for dental professionals seeking to reduce appointment times.
