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One of the most challenging undertakings in dentistry for both the clinician and the laboratory is a full mouth reconstruction. For patients who present with excessive wear of their dentition, a full mouth reconstruction is critical in re-establishing functional harmony, pulpal health, esthetics, and protecting the dentition from further damage.
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Digital Dentures: Advancements in Denture Technology
Written by Andrew Sedler
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Technology has brought many advances to computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in many industries. For example, in dentistry, the evolution of CAD/CAM has led to improved accuracy in the fabrication of fixed prostheses. However, removable denture prosthetic manufacturing has been slow to switch over to digital manufacturing techniques.
With the advantage of being one of the first dental labs to incorporate the Ivoclar Digital Denture process, Burbank Dental Lab has created systems that integrate this technology to develop successful case outcomes.
A digital denture workflow requires the data recording steps done in the dental office and the digital design and manufacturing processes done in the dental lab. The records provided by clinicians are crucial to ensuring accuracy. In addition, the lab must stay current on the latest software, materials, and production strategies to deliver consistent results.
PrograMill PM7 – Ivoclar Digital
Benefits of Ivoclar’s Digital Dentures
The main challenge experienced when working with traditional denture workflows is the labor-intensive time consumption this method poses. In addition, when there is a discrepancy with a traditional denture, such as issues with aesthetics, inaccuracies with occlusion, or the midline being off, the complete process needs to be restarted.
Traditional dentures are very time-consuming. However, a digital workflow allows for quick and easy corrections as only the digital inputs need to be altered.
Accurate digital impressions provide improved data inputs.
Digital impressions enhance patient comfort.
The patient’s palette is replicable at 2.5 to 2.75mm of thickness.
The number of patient visits to the dental office is significantly reduced.
The 3D bite plate provides an accurate and duplicatable bite.
There is no monomer released from milled denture bases
The printed try-in is an exact fit for the final denture.
The milled denture material offers a higher flexural strength than traditionally fabricated dentures.
Digital design files can be stored and used to create a duplicate denture at any time.
The material being milled is cured/static. This means there will be no deforming or warping of the denture over time. The denture will be made with an ideal fit and adaption to the palate.
The patient will experience a significantly improved experience with the denture-making process.
Digital Denture Workflow – Ivoclar
1. Record the bite and impressions
The first step will be to record the bite and impressions. You can do this either digitally or with conventional methods. In most cases, these records are recommended using conventional methods.
The following records are needed:
Anatomical impression
Border mold impression
Mark the dorsal margin and reinsert
2. Document the vertical
You should place a dot on the patient’s chin and nose. Then measure the dots and record the distance.
Use a centric tray to record the jaw by having the patient close to the vertical dimension of occlusion that was marked previously.
3. A UTS CAD is used to register and measure the angle of the occlusal plane.
A UTS CAD is now used to register and measure the angle of the occlusal plane as it relates to the Camper’s plane and the bipupillary line.
This measurement is transferred to establish the correct position of the occlusal plane to be used in the virtual denture design. This is how the digital models are oriented to create 3-D bite plates.
4. Manufacture a 3-D bite plate
The digital information is used to manufacture a 3-D bite plate.
A monolithic denture is printed using the data gathered from the previous steps.
The following is checked for accuracy:
Smile line
Midline
Lip support
Buccal corridor
Position of the incisal edge
Verify occlusion and make any needed adjustments
Check the patient for any speech issues.
Once all data is gathered and verified, the final denture can be fabricated.
Final Denture Fabrication
The final denture is then milled using a high-powered milling machine that produces exceptionally high-precision dentures. The process uses a tissue-colored denture base. The chosen tooth color shade is used to select the right material to mill the dental arch. The teeth are then cured into the pink tissue material.
A final fine milling process is completed to bond both the white and pink material together.
A final finishing and polishing, then complete the denture. The result is a denture with more retention ensuring the patient will experience fewer sore areas. In addition, the fit is so good that there have been instances where cases have been fabricated without a post-palatal seal.
Digitally designed and milled dentures provide a unique workflow that streamlines the process of complete denture manufacturing. The digital denture process offers a way for clinicians to improve the denture process for their patients. The process is more predictable, easier to adjust, and provides a more pleasant experience for everyone involved. Being one of the first dental labs to incorporate Ivoclar’s Digital Denture System helped Burbank Dental Lab fully integrate and understand what is needed for success with these types of cases.
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Burbank Dental Lab has three new state-of-the-art Carbon M2 printers. We are very excited about the options that these cutting-edge printers will allow us to offer our dental clients. Here are some of the advantages that these printers will begin to deliver to you and your dental practice.
Our New State-Of-The-Art 3d Printers
Carbon offers a highly dependable 3D manufacturing solution for many dental applications with its breakthrough Digital Light Synthesis™ technology, enabled by a wide range of dental materials.
Fabrication of the future is here!
Burbank Dental Lab has three new state-of-the-art Carbon M2 printers. We are very excited about the options that these cutting-edge printers will allow us to offer our dental clients. Here are some of the advantages that these printers will begin to deliver to you and your dental practice.
Our New State-Of-The-Art 3d Printers
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