Esthetic restoration of maxillary anterior fixed prosthesis using a digital diagnostic wax-up: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2023.39.2.89
- Author:
Eunji OH
1
;
Songyi PARK
;
Woohyung JANG
;
Chan PARK
;
Kwidug YUN
;
Hyun-Pil LIM
;
Sangwon PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2023;39(2):89-95
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recently, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) environment have changed the clinician treatment method in the fabrication of prosthesis. The diagnostic wax-up by using digital technology simplifies the laboratory process and provides clinical efficiency and convenience. In this case, Digital diagnostic wax-up was superimposed on extra-oral photo to consider the patient’s facial appearance and utilized to produce the final prosthesis. It can be more efficient and esthetic than a diagnostic wax-up that was made only on a model. The digital diagnostic wax-up that superimposed on extra-oral photo not only visualizes the predicted outcome of prosthodontic treatment but also improves satisfaction and facilitates the communication between patient and dentist. We report aesthetically and functionally satisfactory results that obtained after restoration.
