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A simplified digital workflow for the rapid design and fabrication of interim fixed prostheses using an open-access
Shiwei Song1, Shengrui Zhang2, Sheng Zhong1
1Researcher, State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Digital Dentistry Center, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 17, 2024
Summary
This study presents a digital workflow for creating temporary fixed dental prostheses quickly. It uses open-access software and 3D printing, making computer-aided design and manufacturing more efficient and accessible.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Traditional methods for fabricating interim fixed prostheses can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
- Advancements in digital technologies offer potential for streamlined dental workflows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel digital workflow for the rapid design and fabrication of interim fixed prostheses.
- To evaluate the efficiency and accessibility of using open-access software and 3D printing for interim restorations.
Main Methods:
- Intraoral scanning data acquisition.
- Digital prosthesis design using offset, margin sculpting, and Boolean operations within open-access software.
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) for prosthesis fabrication.
Main Results:
- A streamlined digital workflow for rapid design and fabrication of interim fixed prostheses was successfully implemented.
- The use of open-access software simplified design steps, enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
- The workflow demonstrated increased accessibility for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) of interim restorations.
Conclusions:
- The described digital workflow provides an efficient and accessible method for producing interim fixed prostheses.
- Open-access software and 3D printing technology facilitate streamlined CAD/CAM processes in prosthodontics.
- This approach has the potential to improve patient care through faster turnaround times for temporary restorations.
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