Using dental virtual patients with dynamic occlusion in esthetic restoration of anterior teeth: case reports
10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.328
- Author:
Phil-Joon KOO
1
;
Yu-Sung CHOI
;
Jong-Hyuk JONG-HYUK
;
Seung-Ryong HA
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORTS
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2023;61(4):328-343
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recently, a method of fabricating an esthetic anterior fixed prosthesis by integrating data such as three-dimensional facial scan and jaw motion to form a virtual patient with dynamic occlusion has been introduced. This enables smooth communication with patients during the diagnosis process, improves the predictability of esthetic prosthetic treatment, and lowers the possibility of occlusal adjustment. In this case report, a virtual patient with dynamic occlusion was created in which the results of the treatment were simulated, and esthetic maxillary anterior fixed prosthesis was fabricated. With the aid of the virtual patient, the final restorations were satisfactory both in terms of esthetic and function.
