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A Digital Workflow for Full-Mouth Rehabilitation using CAD/CAM Tooth Reduction Template
Now online in the Journal of Prosthodontics, a report on a technique for full-mouth rehabilitation using a CAD/CAM tooth reduction template.
Accurate transfer of the jaw relation and restorative spaces from the digital evaluations to definitive restorations is imperative for the success of occlusal reconstruction in patients with severe tooth wear. The conventional approach of occlusal reconstruction requires additional time and may be prone to errors from manual operation.
This article describes a digital workflow for multiple transfers of targeted jaw relation and restorative spaces from interim to definitive restorations in patients with severe tooth wear. The targeted restorative space was analyzed, and then segmented arch stereolithographic templates were digitally created and fabricated for precise control of reduction depth. The jaw relation was transferred from the initially determined stabilization splint to the temporary fixed restoration and definitive restoration using a digital articulator. This digital approach yielded a stabilized jaw relationship and restorative spaces transferring effect throughout successive stages of occlusal reconstruction resulting in satisfactory prosthetic outcomes.
This full-digital workflow, particularly in jaw relation transfer and restorative space management, holds potential applications in dental clinics. In addition to streamlining clinical and laboratory workflows, saving chairside time, and enhancing the convenience of digital dentistry, it effectively controls the reduction of depth during tooth preparation, facilitating minimally invasive procedures.
Liu H, He Z, Xie C, Rao S, Yu H. A digital workflow for full-mouth rehabilitation using CAD/CAM tooth reduction template. J Prosthodont. 2024; 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.13914
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