Provisional Prosthetic Outcome when Using Photogrammetry for Complete Arch Oral Implants: A Report of 111 Patient...

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Biotechnology
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Complete arch oral implant treatment requires precise digital workflows.
• Photogrammetry offers a novel approach to digitizing clinical records for implantology.
• Optimizing provisional prostheses is crucial for patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the use of photogrammetry in complete arch oral implant treatment.
• To test the hypothesis that patient satisfaction with provisional prostheses influences workflow efficiency and success.
• To assess the accuracy of photogrammetry in capturing essential clinical data for prosthesis fabrication.

Main Methods:

• Digitization of 8 key clinical records using photogrammetry for 77 patients (111 arches).
• Manufacturing of provisional prostheses based on digitized records.
• Evaluation of passive fit of all fabricated provisional prostheses.

Main Results:

• All 111 provisional prostheses demonstrated passive seating, confirming accurate photogrammetry registration.
• Digitized records included centric relation, vertical dimension, esthetics, occlusion, and soft tissue scans.
• The study focused on the initial 4 months of care to assess patient satisfaction and workflow.

Conclusions:

• Photogrammetry is an accurate method for capturing clinical data in complete arch implant treatment.
• Accurate provisional prosthesis fabrication, facilitated by photogrammetry, contributes to treatment success.
• Patient satisfaction with provisional prostheses is a significant factor in overall treatment efficiency and outcomes.