A Blended Prosthesis Design for an Implant-Supported Fixed Complete Denture to Manage Restricted Restorative Space

With new materials and manufacturing techniques being constantly introduced in dentistry, in order to provide optimal patient care clinicians need to know the properties and limitations of these materials before incorporating them into practice. In the past, with fewer restorative material options available, the patient's biological tissues often needed to be surgically prepared to optimize the physical properties of the materials. With today's newer materials and technology, restorative dentists have more choices for restoring oral structures without having to sacrifice or alter biological tissue. This case report describes the benefits of using CAD/CAM technology and various contemporary materials when restorative space is limited.