Computer-assisted prosthetic planning and implant design with integrated digital bite registration: a treatment...

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Periodontal disease can lead to significant bone loss, necessitating advanced rehabilitation techniques.
• Traditional dental workflows can be time-consuming and prone to information loss.
• Integrated digital workflows offer potential for improved accuracy and efficiency in complex dental cases.

Observation:

• A 65-year-old female patient with periodontal disease underwent a fully digital dental rehabilitation.
• Digital tools included intraoral scanning, 2D/3D imaging software, CBCT, and CAD/CAM for prosthetic design and fabrication.
• The process involved virtual previsualization, guided implant placement, and digital occlusion-postural examination.

Findings:

• The integrated digital protocol facilitated guided implant placement and fixed implant-supported restorations.
• Digital prosthetic design allowed for precise evaluation of dental parameters relative to facial aesthetics.
• The workflow demonstrated successful integration of clinical, surgical, and prosthetic data in a computerized environment.

Implications:

• This digital approach enhances team communication and minimizes data loss compared to conventional methods.
• The protocol provides a reproducible model for digital implant rehabilitation, improving patient outcomes.
• It highlights the importance of functional digital evaluation in modern restorative dentistry.