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Guided tooth preparation device fabricated with a complete digital workflow: A dental technique
Yazan Taha1, Fady Raslan2, Akram Ali3
1Resident, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 12, 2020
Summary
Digital preparation devices offer an efficient, high-quality method for guided tooth preparation in dental prostheses. This technique preserves natural tooth structure while ensuring adequate space for restorative materials.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Guided tooth preparations enhance efficiency in providing fixed dental prostheses.
- Digital preparation device techniques offer a novel approach to tooth preparation for crowns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficiency and quality of digital preparation devices for abutment preparation.
- To demonstrate the application of a 3D-printed digital preparation device in a clinical case.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a digital preparation device technique for guided tooth preparation.
- Employed a 3D-printed device for an adhesive minimally invasive fixed complete-mouth rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- The digital preparation device technique allows for accurate abutment preparation more efficiently and with improved quality compared to conventional methods.
- Controlled tooth preparation preserves natural tooth structure and ensures adequate restorative material clearance.
Conclusions:
- Digital preparation devices represent an efficient and high-quality approach for guided tooth preparation.
- This technique facilitates minimally invasive dental rehabilitation and preserves natural tooth structure.
