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Precision of In Vivo Quantitative Tooth Wear Measurement Using Intra-Oral Scans

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Published on: July 12, 2022

Facially guided multidisciplinary treatment workflow in complex tooth wear.

Jose Manuel Reuss, Debora Reuss, Jesús Peláez Rico

The International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry

|May 15, 2025

Summary

Minimally invasive treatments are key for tooth wear (TW). A comprehensive, facially driven approach using digital scanning enhances treatment planning and patient satisfaction in complex dental cases.

Keywords:

digital dentistry facial scanning prosthodontics restorative dentistry tooth wear

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Digital Dentistry

Background:

Tooth wear (TW) is a complex, multifactorial condition requiring preservation of tooth structure.
Minimally invasive protocols are the preferred initial treatment for long-term tooth structure preservation.
Restorations must address tooth structure loss in all three dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive, facially driven treatment protocol for tooth wear.
To highlight the role of digital scanning technology in improving treatment outcomes.
To explore the benefits of integrating facial scanning in multidisciplinary dental treatments.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive patient evaluation and detailed treatment planning with an occlusal enhancement focus.
Implementation of a facially driven protocol, utilizing facial scanning devices.
Multidisciplinary team collaboration involving dentists and dental laboratory technicians.

Main Results:

Facial scanning aligns final outcomes with initial designs and patient expectations.
Digital technology reduces distortion in complex, multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Enhanced communication and decision-making among the clinical team and dental laboratory.

Conclusions:

A facially driven, minimally invasive approach is crucial for managing tooth wear.
Digital scanning technology significantly improves the predictability and efficiency of complex dental restorations.
Improved interdisciplinary communication through digital tools leads to better patient care and outcomes.