Digital approach for fabrication of zirconia restoration with optimal gingival adaptation after tooth extraction: A case report
10.4047/jkap.2020.58.3.217
- Author:
Hang Nga MAI
1
;
Du-Hyeong LEE
Author Information
1. Institute for Translational Research in Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2020;58(3):217-220
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Conventionally, when a zirconia fixed dental restoration is planned, the interim restoration is made manually and the final restoration is fabricated by the silicone impression taking at the prosthodontic stage. This conventional workflow does not provide direct relation between interim and final restorations. Moreover, the predictability of the final restoration could be low. Nowadays, the CAD/CAM based restoration fabrication and related digital techniques are developed and being applied in dentistry in multiple ways. This case report introduces a digital workflow for fabricating an optimal gingival adaptation and predictability of monolithic zirconia restoration by using CAD/CAM interim restoration, intra oral scan, and image superimposition technique in a case that required tooth extraction.
