A fully digital workflow for complete denture fabrication: A dental technique

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Digital Dentistry
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Traditional complete denture fabrication is time-consuming and relies on manual techniques.
• Achieving optimal occlusion and esthetics can be challenging with conventional methods.
• Digital technologies offer potential improvements in precision and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a fully digital workflow for fabricating removable complete dentures.
• To integrate various digital technologies for enhanced treatment outcomes.
• To establish a protocol for precise digital planning and long-term traceability.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing intraoral and facial scanning for comprehensive data acquisition.
• Employing digital maxillomandibular relationship records for accurate jaw positioning.
• Incorporating functional verification with an interim denture.
• Leveraging computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) for fabrication.

Main Results:

• The digital workflow enables precise occlusal and esthetic planning.
• Allows for the delivery of an interim denture during the first patient visit.
• Provides a system for long-term digital traceability of the denture fabrication process.

Conclusions:

• A fully digital workflow offers a streamlined and precise approach to complete denture fabrication.
• This protocol enhances patient experience through timely interim denture delivery.
• Digital traceability ensures better management and potential replication of denture designs.