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Veneer tooth preparation utilizing a novel digital designed workflow: A case report.
Johan Figueira1, Nicolas Guaqueta2, Dra Iveth Ramirez3
1University Central of Venezuela (UCV), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Private Practice Queretaro, Mexico.
Summary
This study introduces guided tooth preparation using virtual planning and chairside templates. This digital dentistry technique minimizes tooth structure removal, benefiting dentists of all skill levels.
Area of Science:
- Digital Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Traditional tooth preparation relies heavily on operator skill, often leading to excessive tooth structure removal.
- Evolving techniques include using mock-ups for pre-treatment guidance.
Observation:
- A novel technique utilizes intra-oral scanning, digital photos, and virtual laboratory preparation.
- Chairside templates are generated from the virtual preparation for guided tooth preparation.
Findings:
- Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology enables a guided approach to tooth preparation.
- This method significantly minimizes the removal of healthy tooth structure.
Implications:
- This digital restorative dentistry approach offers an advantage, particularly for beginner dentists.
- It represents a unique advancement in predictable and conservative tooth preparation.
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