Fabrication of removable partial denture on scleroderma patient using 3-dimensional intraoral scanner
10.4047/jkap.2021.59.1.116
- Author:
Ung-Gyu KIM
1
;
Jung-Suk HAN
;
Hyung-In YOON
;
In-Sung Luke YEO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:case report
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2021;59(1):116-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A three-dimensional (3D) intraoral scanner, which is one of the major developments in digital dentistry, is widely used in fixed prosthodontics. The application of intraoral scanner is now increasing in removable prosthodontics. Sclerotic change induced by scleroderma causes the limitation of mouth opening and multiple loss of the teeth. Conventional prosthodontic procedures are challenging for patients with this disease. This study showed a case of digital approach to the removable prosthodontic treatment of a patient who had the scleroderma and the consequent microstomia. At the provisional stage, the optical impression of patient’s oral structures was digitally obtained. Using a 3D printer, the provisional dentures were fabricated. After extraction of hopeless tooth, the definitive digital impression was taken and the metal frameworks were fabricated, based on the data acquired from the impression. The definitive removable partial dentures were completed and delivered to the patient, who was satisfied with the prostheses.
