Digital Complete Denture Workflow

Question 1

Digital Denture:

Answer 1

commonly refers to a removable complete denture created with automation by using
CAD, CAM in lieu of conventional processes

Question 2

Digitally Fabricated Denture:

Answer 2

a removable complete or partial denture created with automation by using CAD, CAM

Question 3

Mill:

Answer 3

to subject to an operation or process in a mill; to grind; , shape or dress by means of
instruments

Question 4

Monolithic:

Answer 4

an object with the same chemical and physical properties throughout its thickness

Question 5

Advantages of the digital workflow for complete dentures
(3)

Answer 5

1. Elimination of cumbersome denture tooth arrangement
2. Subsequent resin injection or packing
3. Reproducibility of the dentures, the designed data file can be stored
   in a backup device and reused later to manufacture the same denture

Question 6

Advantages and disadvantages of the digital workflow for complete
dentures
PROS
(7)

Answer 6

Faster completion time/Less appointments
Better fit and esthetics
Increased strength
Decreased risk of cross-contamination
Easier reproduction of denture
Digital record and easy duplication
Milled monolithic dentures can be used in reduced
inter-arch space

Question 7

Advantages and disadvantages of the digital workflow for complete
dentures
CONS
(6)

Answer 7

Depending on clinician’s experience and ability to
obtain accurate records
Difficulty defining mandibular occlusal plane
Cost
Technical issues
Staining and debonding in case of printed dentures
Undetected posterior interferences

Question 8

Digital Complete Denture Workflow
(CAD/CAM Vs Analog)
Visit-I:

Answer 8

Preliminary impression & diagnostic casts

Question 9

Visit-II:

Answer 9

Final impression and jaw relation records

Question 10

Visit-III:

Answer 10

Trial denture try-in (optional)

Question 11

Visit-IV:

Answer 11

Definitive denture insertion

Question 12

Digital Workflows for Complete Dentures
Ivoclar Digital Denture System
(6)

Answer 12

1. Get records
2. Order creation
3. Scanning of records
4. Designing via 3-Shape software
5. Sending for manufacturing
6. Manufacturing

Question 13

Digital Workflows for Complete Dentures
AvaDent Digital Denture Solutions
Records
➢ Papillameter measurement:
▪ Placement of anterior teeth:
(4)
➢ Photographs with —

Answer 13

• Lip line
• Smile line
• Interpupillary line
• Ala of the nose

papillometer

Question 14

Digital Workflows for Complete Dentures
AvaDent Digital Denture Solutions
Records
➢ AMD DEVICE CAPTURES:
(6)

Answer 14

• Midline
• Smile line
• Lip support
• Interocclusal record (CR)
• VDO
• Sticker to determine tooth size

Question 15

Milled vs 3D printed digital dentures
(2)

Answer 15

The 3D printed resins have lower flexural strength and hardness
values and higher water sorption and solubility
* There is no significance difference in accuracy between milled and 3D printed digital dentures