Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture
Completely digital workflows for the fabrication of implant-supported removable restorations are not yet common in clinical dental practice. The aim of the current case report is to illustrate a reliable and comfortable workflow that reasonably merges conventional and digital workflows for the CAD/C...
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doaj-bf2489f16ea94b78bef105ce2366855e2020-11-25T03:56:13ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442020-08-01133688368810.3390/ma13173688Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported OverdentureMichael Benno Schmidt0Angelika Rauch1Marcus Schwarzer2Bernd Lethaus3Sebastian Hahnel4Clinic for Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Leipzig 04103, GermanyClinic for Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Leipzig 04103, GermanyFlemming Dental Tec GmbH, Dental Technology Center, Leipzig 04317, GermanyClinic for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig 04103, GermanyClinic for Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, University of Leipzig, Leipzig 04103, GermanyCompletely digital workflows for the fabrication of implant-supported removable restorations are not yet common in clinical dental practice. The aim of the current case report is to illustrate a reliable and comfortable workflow that reasonably merges conventional and digital workflows for the CAD/CAM‑fabrication of implant-supported overdentures. The 53-year old patient was supplied with a digitally processed complete denture in the upper jaw and, simultaneously, with an overdenture supported by four interforaminal implants in the lower jaw. The overdenture included a completely digitally processed and manufactured alloy framework that had been fabricated by selective laser sintering. The case report indicates that digital manufacturing processes for extensive and complex removable restorations are possible. However, as it is currently not yet possible to digitally obtain functional impressions, future developments and innovations might focus on that issue.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/17/3688computer-aided designdental implantsdenturecompletelocatoroverdenture |
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Michael Benno Schmidt Angelika Rauch Marcus Schwarzer Bernd Lethaus Sebastian Hahnel Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture Materials computer-aided design dental implants denture complete locator overdenture |
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Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture |
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Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture |
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Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture |
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Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture |
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Combination of Digital and Conventional Workflows in the CAD/CAM-Fabrication of an Implant-Supported Overdenture |
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combination of digital and conventional workflows in the cad/cam-fabrication of an implant-supported overdenture |
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Completely digital workflows for the fabrication of implant-supported removable restorations are not yet common in clinical dental practice. The aim of the current case report is to illustrate a reliable and comfortable workflow that reasonably merges conventional and digital workflows for the CAD/CAM‑fabrication of implant-supported overdentures. The 53-year old patient was supplied with a digitally processed complete denture in the upper jaw and, simultaneously, with an overdenture supported by four interforaminal implants in the lower jaw. The overdenture included a completely digitally processed and manufactured alloy framework that had been fabricated by selective laser sintering. The case report indicates that digital manufacturing processes for extensive and complex removable restorations are possible. However, as it is currently not yet possible to digitally obtain functional impressions, future developments and innovations might focus on that issue. |
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computer-aided design dental implants denture complete locator overdenture |
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