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Optimizing Denture Stability: A Digital Workflow for Managing Bimaxillary Flabby Ridges in a Complete Denture
Edgar Garcia1, Carlos Alberto Jurado2,3, Franciele Floriani1
1Department of Prosthodontics University of IOWA Iowa City Iowa USA.
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Summary
An advanced impression technique using digital workflows and 3D-printed prototypes effectively manages flabby tissues for complete dentures. This method improves denture stability, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Digital Dentistry
Background:
- Managing flabby ridges and mobile soft tissues presents challenges in complete denture fabrication.
- Traditional impression techniques may not adequately capture the dynamic nature of these tissues, affecting denture stability.
- Digital workflows offer potential solutions for complex impression challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an integrated impression technique for complete denture fabrication.
- To assess the efficacy of combining mucocompressive and functional approaches with digital tools.
- To determine the impact of this technique on denture stability, treatment efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an integrated impression technique combining mucocompressive and functional approaches.
- Incorporated a digital workflow for impression and prosthesis design.
- Employed closed-mouth 3D-printed prototypes for verification and fabrication.
- Fabricated complete dentures using the developed digital workflow and impression method.
Main Results:
- The integrated impression technique effectively managed flabby ridges and mobile soft tissues.
- Complete dentures fabricated with this method demonstrated enhanced stability.
- Treatment efficiency was improved compared to conventional methods.
- Patients reported increased satisfaction with the final dentures.
Conclusions:
- The integrated impression technique, supported by digital workflow and 3D-printed prototypes, is effective for managing challenging soft tissue conditions in complete denture fabrication.
- This approach leads to improved denture stability, treatment efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
- Digital integration in prosthodontics offers significant advantages for complex cases.
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