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Digital Removable Partial Denture Fabrication Using an Intraoral Scanner and the Altered-Cast Technique for a Patient
Yuta Iida1, Yukio Kameda2, Akinori Tasaka3
1Chugoku/Shikoku Branch, Japan Prosthodontic Society, Okayama, Japan.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|November 21, 2025
Summary
This study presents a new method for creating removable partial dentures using digital intraoral scanning and the altered-cast technique. The innovative approach resulted in a well-fitting and functional dental prosthesis that satisfied the patient.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are crucial for restoring function and aesthetics in patients with missing teeth.
- Traditional impression techniques can be time-consuming and may not always capture accurate details of the oral anatomy.
- Advancements in digital dentistry offer potential improvements in RPD fabrication.
