METHODOLOGY FOR CONSISTENT COPYING OF THE OVERDENTURE RESTORATION PARAMETERS FOR DENTAL IMPLANT PROSTHESIS IN THE...

Area of Science:

• Dental prosthetics
• Implantology
• 3D printing technology

Background:

• Complete tooth loss necessitates complex prosthetic rehabilitation.
• Traditional methods for temporary prosthesis fabrication can be time-consuming and require multiple adjustments.
• Accurate transfer of prosthetic parameters is crucial for successful implant-supported restorations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a novel prototyping technique for transferring temporary removable prosthesis parameters to permanent implant-supported prostheses.
• To compare the efficacy of the developed technique with standard methods in terms of fabrication time, patient adaptation, and aesthetic outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A 3D printing-based prototyping method was developed for parameter transfer using an individual tray.
• The technique was applied to 30 patients (study group), while 25 patients received standard treatment (control group).
• Treatment involved complete tooth loss rehabilitation with single or double jaw prosthetics on dental implants.

Main Results:

• The developed prototyping technique significantly reduced the number of visits required for temporary crown fabrication and correction.
• Patients in the study group experienced a shorter adaptation period to temporary crowns compared to the control group.
• The technique demonstrated increased accuracy in temporary prosthesis manufacturing, leading to high aesthetic results.

Conclusions:

• The developed 3D printing prototyping technique offers a more accurate and efficient method for fabricating temporary implant-supported prostheses.
• This technique reduces treatment duration and improves patient adaptation and aesthetic satisfaction.
• The method shows significant promise for improving prosthetic rehabilitation in patients with complete edentulism.