Single-Arch Reconstruction to Correct a Constricted Chewing Pattern Using Digital and Analog Methods.

Area of Science:

• Dental Rehabilitation
• Digital Dentistry
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Patient presented with severely damaged dentition and occlusal issues.
• A 45-year-old patient required a restorative solution balancing function, aesthetics, and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail a single-arch rehabilitation using a combination of digital and traditional dental methods.
• To achieve functional and esthetic restoration while managing patient financial concerns.

Main Methods:

• Incorporated digital scans and intraoral mock-ups for improved laboratory communication.
• Utilized a second set of provisional restorations to refine the final outcome.
• Employed a systematic approach to address severe dental damage and occlusal problems.

Main Results:

• The final restoration successfully restored the patient's dentition with excellent aesthetics.
• The treatment accommodated the patient's preferences without compromising periodontal, functional, or biomechanical integrity.
• Digital tools enhanced workflow efficiency and patient-laboratory communication.

Conclusions:

• A combined digital and traditional approach can effectively manage complex single-arch rehabilitations.
• This methodology balances esthetic and functional demands with patient-specific financial considerations.
• The case highlights the successful integration of digital dentistry in achieving predictable restorative outcomes.