Custom digital tooth library derived from a genetically related donor: A clinical report

Area of Science:

• Digital dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Biomedical engineering

Background:

• Accurate patient representation is crucial for dental treatment planning.
• Traditional methods can be time-consuming and costly.
• Digital technologies offer potential for improved accuracy and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel digital workflow for creating a virtual patient.
• To utilize low-cost 3D printed devices and a custom digital tooth library.
• To facilitate a prosthetically guided treatment plan for a partially edentulous maxilla.

Main Methods:

• Developing a virtual patient model using 3D printed reference devices.
• Creating a custom digital tooth library from a relative donor.
• Performing a virtual diagnostic waxing for treatment simulation.

Main Results:

• An accurate virtual patient model was successfully created.
• The digital workflow enabled precise treatment planning.
• The method proved effective for rehabilitating a partially edentulous maxilla.

Conclusions:

• Digital tools, combined with 3D printing and custom libraries, offer an accurate and cost-effective method for virtual patient creation.
• This approach facilitates predictable and prosthetically driven treatment planning in complex restorative cases.
• The described technique represents a valuable advancement in digital dentistry for managing partial edentulism.