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Fabricating a custom tray for an impression of multiple abutment teeth by using an open-source software program.
1Associate Professor, Department of Predoctoral Clinical Education, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea; Associate Professor, Daegu Dental Clinic Center for the Disabled, Kyungpook National University Dental Hospital, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 7, 2020
Summary
A digital workflow using open-source software enables custom tray fabrication for dental impressions. This method avoids manual lab work and costly software modules, offering an accessible alternative for multiple abutment teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Intraoral scanners are increasingly popular for dental impressions.
- Traditional custom tray techniques remain valuable, especially for multiple abutment teeth.
- Manual custom tray fabrication involves complex laboratory procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a digital workflow for designing custom trays.
- To utilize open-source software for custom tray fabrication.
- To offer an alternative to traditional and proprietary digital methods.
Main Methods:
- A digital workflow was developed for custom tray design.
- Open-source dental software was employed in the workflow.
- The process focuses on creating a definitive impression tool.
Main Results:
- A custom tray can be designed using readily available, open-source software.
- This digital approach bypasses the need for manual laboratory fabrication.
- The workflow addresses the cost barrier associated with additional software modules.
Conclusions:
- Open-source software provides a viable solution for digital custom tray design.
- This workflow enhances accessibility and potentially reduces costs in dental prosthodontics.
- Digital custom tray fabrication is achievable without expensive proprietary software.
