Journal of Korean Dental Science  2016;9(2):74-80

doi:10.5856/JKDS.2016.9.2.74

A Digital Approach to a Definitive Immediate Denture: A Clinical Report.

Ju Hyoung LEE 1 ; Hyung Gyun KIM

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Keywords

Altered cast impression; Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing and rapid prototyping; Immediate denture; Intraoral digital impression

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Even though an immediate denture (ID) is a practical prosthesis, fabricating an ID may be challenging, as unexpected removals of periodontally compromised teeth may occur during an impression procedure. This clinical report introduces a digital approach to a maxillary ID. An intraoral scanner was applied to prevent accidental extraction. A physical cast and a resin pattern of a framework were fabricated with rapid prototyping technology. A proper border and retention was also achieved by an altered cast impression.