Removable Dental Prosthesis 2.0: Digital from A to Z?

This case report presents the treatment of a partially edentulous patient with a clasp-retained removable dental prosthesis (RDP) using both, digital and conventional workflows. Differences were demonstrated in impression taking, bite registration, manufacturing of models, prosthetic set-up, framework design and production; the technical steps for the finish of the RDPs were identical and (currently) still dependent on manual skills. The digitally 3D-printed framework were favored by the patient and the dentist due to the precise fit. The number of manual steps will be continuously reduced applying digital technologies for the treatment with RDPs, resulting in shortened clinical and technical work time and higher precision of the final prosthetic restoration. In addition, the use of intraoral scanners is more patient-friendly than classic impressions with elastomers. Technological advancements are required to eliminate today’s limitations and enable a complete digital workflow, even without any physical models. Removable Dental Prosthesis 2.0: yes – but not yet completely from A to Z.