3-step digital complete denture restoration using facialscan: a case report
10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.356
- Author:
Yeongseok KWON
1
;
Seoung-Jin HONG
;
Janghyun PAEK
;
Ahran PAE
;
Hyeong-Seob KIM
;
Kung-Rock KWON
;
Kwantae NOH
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORTS
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2023;61(4):356-366
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Support, retention, and stability of dentures are key factors in the use of complete dentures in edentulous patients. With the development of digital dentistry, attempts are being made to replace traditional treatment methods. Also, struggle to reduce the number of patient visits and to manufacture high-quality digitally fabricated dentures are ongoing. In this case, a digital denture was restored using a tray capable of obtaining centric relation through gothic arch tracing and a facial scan. By replacing the traditional complete denture restoration method, the number of patient visits was reduced and esthetic results with satisfactory denture support, retention, and stability were obtained.
