Combined use of direct and indirect digital impression in temporary denture fabrication
10.14368/jdras.2024.40.3.159
- Author:
Ji-Su PARK
1
;
Cheong-Hee LEE
;
Kyu-Bok LEE
;
Du-Hyeong LEE
;
Hyun-Ji YU
;
So-Yeun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2024;40(3):159-168
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Through the use of intraoral scanners, it is possible to obtain intraoral scan impressions and produce prostheses. This approach isalso being attempted not only in dentate patients but also in edentulous patients. However, obtaining scans of edentulous areas can be more challenging than scanning dental areas, and there may be limitations, especially in capturing the details of the mucosal tissues. On the other hand, when obtaining impressions with intraoral scanners, simultaneous recording of the occlusal relationship of the maxilla and mandible can reduce the number of patient visits and expedite the restoration process. In this case, we aimed to combine the advantages of direct intraoral scanning and indirect digital impressions obtained after traditional impression-taking by merging two types of scan files. Consequently, in patients with partially edentulous arches, we sought to provide effective in-terim prostheses through direct and indirect digital model impressions and report our findings accordingly.
