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Current Status of Digital Complete Dentures Technology
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Villias, Aristeidis Karkazis, Hercules Yannikakis, Stavros Theocharopoulos, Antonios Sykaras, Nikitas Polyzois, Gregory |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Fabrication of complete dentures (CDs) utilizing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods has attracted a lot of attention. The purpose of this paper was to summarize current knowledge about digital CDs and the relevant technology, and to present the application of the new technology in a dental geriatrics case. Initially, some of the challenges regarding digitization of the oral mucosa as a supporting surface of the CDs’ intaglio surface are listed. Next, a brief introduction of the CAD software capabilities regarding CDs is presented. The latest CAM additive and subtractive techniques for CDs are following. Subsequently, the consecutive steps for the construction of a digital CD as part of the prosthodontic treatment of a 90-year-old ambulative female patient are presented. Finally, some considerations about the digital workflow in CD manufacturing are discussed. In conclusion, the new digital technology has clear advantages; however, implementation requires careful planning. The digital workflow is applicable and versatile. |
| Ending Page | 244 |
| Page Count | 16 |
| Starting Page | 229 |
| e-ISSN | 26731592 |
| DOI | 10.3390/prosthesis3030023 |
| Journal | Prosthesis |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-07 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Prosthesis Dentistry and Oral Surgery Cad-cam Complete Denture Digital Denture Milling Complete Dentures 3d Printing |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
