Simple Duplication Technique of Complete Denture Using an Intraoral Scanner

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Digital Fabrication

Background:

• Traditional methods for duplicating complete dentures can be complex and time-consuming.
• Existing techniques often require specialized laboratory equipment and advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• There is a need for more accessible and streamlined methods for denture duplication.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce a novel, simplified workflow for fabricating duplicate complete dentures.
• To evaluate the efficacy of using intraoral scanning and 3D printing for denture duplication.
• To reduce the complexity and resource requirements associated with creating denture replicas.

Main Methods:

• Intraoral scanning of the cameo and intaglio surfaces of an existing complete denture.
• Superimposing the scanned images with an interocclusal record using free CAD software.
• Utilizing the combined digital data to fabricate a duplicate complete denture via 3D printing.

Main Results:

• The described method successfully created duplicate complete dentures.
• The process was streamlined, eliminating the need for laboratory scanners or complex CAD software.
• Intraoral scanning proved effective for capturing necessary denture surface data.

Conclusions:

• This novel technique offers a simplified and accessible approach to complete denture duplication.
• The integration of intraoral scanning, free CAD software, and 3D printing provides a viable alternative to traditional methods.
• Further research may explore the clinical accuracy and long-term outcomes of 3D-printed duplicate dentures.