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Vertical dimension of occlusion restoration using a digital injectable composite resin technique: A 5-year clinical
Victor Clavijo1, Livia Dario Martins2, Vittorio Moraschini3
1Visiting Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Division of Restorative Sciences, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, Calif.
Abstract:
This technique article describes a digital protocol for oral rehabilitation using injectable flowable composite resin. The method integrates intraoral scanning, digital smile design (DSD), and 3-dimensionally (3D) printed diagnostically waxed casts to fabricate silicone matrices for the sequential injection of composite resin. This technique successfully restored the patient's vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and provided a minimally invasive solution. A 5-year clinical follow-up confirmed the approach's durability, although periodic maintenance polishing was required.