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Combining Digital Technology and Traditional Principles to Optimize Complete Removable Denture Treatment
Zev Kaufman1, Klenise S Paranhos2, Ludovic F de Carle3
1Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Advanced Implant Restorative Concepts Lecture Course, Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York; Private Practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery (Surgically Trained Prosthodontist), New York, New York.
Digital technology streamlines complete denture fabrication, reducing patient visits and procedure time. This innovative approach combines traditional methods with CAD/CAM milling for improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Digital Health
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Conventional complete denture fabrication is time-consuming, requiring multiple patient visits and laboratory steps.
- Denture replacement due to breakage or loss necessitates repeating the entire fabrication process.
- Digital technologies offer potential to enhance efficiency and patient experience in denture creation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present case studies demonstrating the integration of digital technology with traditional practices for efficient complete denture fabrication.
- To highlight how combining intraoral scanning, prototyping, and 3D milling expedites the process.
- To evaluate the impact of digital workflows on chairtime, laboratory steps, and patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized intraoral scanning to create a denture prototype.
- Employed a traditional myofunctional impression technique with the prototype.
- Scanned the prototype and utilized 3D technology for milling the final denture.
Main Results:
- Minimized the number of clinical visits and overall procedure time.
- Reduced laboratory steps and chairtime significantly.
- Improved infection control and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Integrating digital methodologies with traditional practices offers a predictable and efficient workflow for complete denture fabrication.
- CAD/CAM milled resins result in patient-friendly materials with reduced residual monomer.
- This streamlined process leads to higher patient satisfaction and optimized clinical outcomes.
