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Digital Hybrid Model Preparation for Virtual Planning of Reconstructive Dentoalveolar Surgical Procedures
Published on: August 5, 2021
Immediate complete denture rehabilitation using combined digital-functional impression technique and
Dhitika Handa1, Abhijit Ashok Patil, Ajay Sabane
1Department of Prosthodontics, Crown and Bridge, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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Integration of digital technology in prosthodontics enables precise and predictable outcomes. A hybrid digital-conventional workflow combines the accuracy of digital protocols with the reliability of traditional techniques. A 46-year-old male with generalized aggressive periodontitis required full-mouth extraction and immediate dentures. Intraoral scans were captured at the existing vertical dimension and used to design custom trays in EXOCAD. The trays, three-dimensional-printed with windows for natural teeth, facilitated border molding and final impressions for soft tissue capture. These impressions were digitized, superimposed on intraoral scans, and used to create a virtual model, perform virtual extractions, and fabricate definitive dentures. The digital approach improved patient comfort, accelerated planning, and enhanced accuracy, while conventional steps ensured an optimal peripheral seal in scanner-inaccessible areas. The technique delivered a functionally stable and esthetically satisfactory outcome.
