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Siraphob Techapiroontong1, Nareudee Limpuangthip1, Wisarut Prawatvatchara1
1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|February 12, 2024
Summary
Digital complete dentures (CDs) offer advanced fabrication methods, but their cost remains a barrier. This study compares two digital CD fabrication approaches, highlighting cost-effectiveness challenges for wider adoption.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Digital Health
Background:
- Digital dentistry, utilizing intraoral scanners and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), is increasingly integrated into complete denture (CD) fabrication.
- However, the financial implications and cost-effectiveness of digital CD fabrication methods remain underexplored.
Observation:
- This study presents two distinct digital protocols for CD fabrication, combining conventional and digital techniques, applied to two patient cases.
- The first case involved a new denture fabrication using milling technology, while the second utilized printing technology with CAD/CAM replicas of existing dentures.
Findings:
- Two digital laboratory protocols for CD fabrication were proposed and their total fabrication costs compared.
- The study identified that the initial high cost associated with CAD/CAM technologies for complete dentures may limit their widespread implementation.
Implications:
- The findings provide insights into the economic aspects of digital CD fabrication, guiding future research and clinical adoption.
- Understanding the cost-benefit analysis is crucial for dentists and dental laboratories considering the integration of digital workflows for complete dentures.
