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A method of fabricating a stackable CAD-CAM custom record tray for complete dentures
Peixi Liao1, Onkamon Budsabong2
1Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences and Biomaterials, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Mass.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 4, 2024
Summary
A new method simplifies digital complete denture fabrication. This stackable CAD-CAM custom record tray integrates tray, record base, and occlusion rim into one piece for improved efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Digital Fabrication
Background:
- Digital complete denture fabrication is evolving with CAD-CAM, intraoral scanning, and 3D printing.
- Current methods may involve multiple steps for fabricating essential components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative method for fabricating a stackable CAD-CAM custom record tray for complete dentures.
- To streamline the digital fabrication workflow for complete dentures.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technology.
- Developing a novel technique to combine a custom tray, record base, and occlusion rim into a single, stackable unit.
Main Results:
- A single-piece, stackable CAD-CAM custom record tray was successfully fabricated.
- The integrated design simplifies the process of creating record bases and occlusion rims.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method offers a more efficient approach to digital complete denture fabrication.
- This integrated tray design has the potential to reduce fabrication time and improve accuracy.
