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Sara Dib Zakkour1, Juan Dib Zakkour1, Yasmina Guadilla2
1Dental Clinic Dib Bucodental S.L., 37770 Guijuelo, Spain.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 14, 2023
Summary
Digital dentures show promise for improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and aesthetics compared to conventional ones. However, current research presents heterogeneous results, preventing definitive conclusions on digital complete denture benefits.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- The growing elderly population necessitates advanced solutions for edentulous patients.
- Complete dentures are a primary prosthetic rehabilitation method.
- Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies offer potential improvements in dental prosthetics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the characteristics of conventional and digital complete dentures.
- To evaluate if new technologies enhance the properties of removable complete dentures.
- To synthesize findings on digital versus conventional denture fabrication.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive bibliographic review was conducted.
- Searches were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scielo, and Embase.
- 64 publications were selected after applying inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Digital dentures generally exhibit superior mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and aesthetics.
- Comparisons focused on fit, retention, fracture resistance, surface roughness, and aesthetics.
- Significant heterogeneity in study conclusions was observed.
Conclusions:
- Digital prostheses show potential advantages over conventional methods.
- The heterogeneity of results currently prevents a definitive conclusion on the superiority of digital dentures.
- Further research is needed to establish clear benefits of digital complete dentures.
