Dentistry Today — April 2025

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   EDITOR’S PAGE Do —————————EEEEEEEEEERERRRE M Ol d S h 1 photogrammetry easier. Dr. David O’Dowling uses software y C 00 ? and 3D printing to create predictable surgical guides. And, Ws, i with some clever use of the design software, it even allowed : him to use the patient’s pre-existing crown for use as an 'y snow has finally melted, and I don’t have to go to : | interim, immediately-loaded temporary crown. Think outany more freezing trade shows fora while. Chicago f side the box! Midwinter in February, although cold outside, was Advances in 3D printing technology are beginning…

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   eo Th ( J t d Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry found that patients e n appe who received cosmetic dental treatments reported higher sat- . . isfaction with their appearance and confidence levels. Potential of Cosmetic Yet, many patients are unaware of how a smile makeover ’ could enhance their interpersonal and professional lives. D ti t Be LY For most patients, hesitation isn’t due to a lack of desire en S ry for a better smile, it's because they don't know what's pos- = 4 sible. They rely on dental professionals to guide them, but , if…

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   VIEWPOINT ———————————————————— continued from page 8 radiologic detection software for They may have entered the office revenue, with AACD-accredited may even believe they “look fine” restorative case acceptance —help for a routine cleaning, but suddenly, members averaging $1.45 million and that considering cosmetic treatsimplify complex clinical informathey're considering an investmentin annually compared to $840,000 for ment would be vain or unnecessary. tion, making it easier for patients to their confidence and well-being. Seenon-members. Expanding cosmetic Research shows that selfperunderstand their oral health. ing his or her own transformed smile services can also increase practice ception, personality traits, and mis- Yet,…

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   ————————————————————————————— restorative, and reconstructive treatments, driven by her belief that everyone ~~ Disclosure: Ms. Villani is an employee of PreVu Software, developer of den- Treatment inertia—Prodeserves a smile they feel confident about. Learn more at prevudental.com. tal smile simulation software. viders worry about sounding “salesy.” Solution: Shift the mindset from selling to | yr 4 educating. J— Workflowintegrationcon- [uu oa ar ) GLIDEWELL cerns—Practices resist new _ el EEA y technology. Solution: Make # , Eg SYMPOSIUM it easy to incorporate digi- 202 5 tal smile previews into case » 4 A "= | | | hi J presentations as…

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   C ting To Patient Bryan Laskin, DDS, author of Dental Disorder, discusses the importance of leveraging data access and a mobile patient app to reduce team stress and increase profitability. Q: Why have dentists not been able to directly ment in efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness. connect with patients through a true, secure, . Insurance claims become more streamlined, reduccomprehensive mobile application until now? >» ing administrative burdens on dental offices. Pro- A: Historically, dentistry has operated in a p viders can make faster, more informed decisions, = closed-loop system where patient records Aq leading to better treatment outcomes. are…

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   _] un _] _] Oil Pulling: A Valuable Addition L | to Modern Dentistry and no irritation, just real results, unlike many traditional mouthwashes that leave the mouth dry and uncomfortable. Oil pulling supports oral hydration and overall oral comfort. i" When it comes to selecting the right prod- | uct for my patients, | turn to GuruNanda. I've researched countless brands and GuruNanda stands out as the leader in oil pulling and there are many reasons why. First, it has a clinically backed formulation. GuruNanda's oil-pulling for- Bn J mulas are scientifically crafted, featuring blends of high-quality coconut, sesame,…

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   - - - - - G-CAM is the Zirconia Alternative Patients, . . mgm Clinics, and Labs Have Been Waiting For Hyrum Anderson, of Dental Plus USA, discusses this revolutionary new material. » Q: What is G-CAM? _— oy ~ A: is a millable, dental biopoly- 7 WN In wmer restorative material that y 74 \ is FDAcleared for definitive resto- £ 73 i [1 rations. It is indicated for All-on-X dq f H : arches, crowns, bridges, veneers, + and dentures. ge . Q: Who manufactures G-CAM? Ed - JA zGrenenano Dental is the | smanufacturer of G-CAM. It…

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   - LiteTouch Er:YAG laser—the Gold —_— [J Standard in Modern Dentistry Dentistry Today recently spoke with Adi Ben Mayor, vice president of Light Instruments, to learn about the company and the hype around LiteTouch, its all-tissue laser. Miami. In 2024, we partnered with removal, minimize tissue damage A - - N PSA as our North American sales and reduce recovery time, providing \ wr » £ 2 Y force, enabling us to distribute our patients with a more comfortable A SP bh Ig 3 lasers through authorized dealers. and quicker treatment experience. Pp - ” ] 1 What sets LiteTouch…

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   - [] Introducing Denbright: A New Era LJ in Dental Laboratory Excellence he dental prosthetics indus- TT is evolving rapidly, with advancements in materials, ® pL Ba RI TH i technology, and digital workflows = 'S transforming restorative dentistry. Dentists need laboratory partners - that deliver consistent, high-quality en restorations as well as provide support in integrating the latest innova- Cramer hE EY i tions into their practice. This is the A mission of Denbright—one of the -— largest premier dental laboratory —-— ” £ platforms in North America, dedicated to precision, innovation, and These are case examples from Denbright…

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    Al Imaging Solution Validates o_o . . L df. CBCT Scans in Real Time QR % a SUNNVALE, Calif-VELMENT’s 2D and groundbreaking 3D Verify technology is an Al-powered I. a Ld nd "ore solution that addresses a critical issue in CBCT imaging: Studies show that 60% of 3D images ox 3 oA py 3 have errors, leading to workflow inefficiencies and expensive retakes. It is the first Al imaging ? z solution that validates CBCT scans in real time. Dentists can catch errors immediately, streamline ; I's el #1 case planning, and improve clinical outcomes. It helps prevent costly delays…

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    SprintRay . N . SPOTLIGHT 3D Printer’s Compact Design Eliminates Need for Messy Resin Vats Cleartooth Electronics ; 5 LOS ANGELES-The Midas 3D printer Sensors Provide Proven introduces a groundbreaking era for den- AT tal restorations, offering dental professionals unparalleled speed, simplicity, Performanc S and Durability and precision. Powered by revolutionary Digital Press Stereolithography (DPS) ( BOULDER, Colo-Rather than making 1 or 2 small innovations, technology, Midas can handle viscous, Cleartooth solves every problem that using computers for 2D dental ceramic-filled resins with ease—resins imaging can create. The sensors and software produce superior that were previously unprintable in conventional 3D…

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    2S TECHNOLOGY re tor in one. By streamlining [2 T Ll H T - ve procedures, DryShield saves > " i= 25% t0 40% of procedure acl time, enabling treatment Solmetex ns 9 on 2 quadrants at once with Q 2 superior retraction, mois: Dental Isolation Solution Offers igh Ch < © replaces traditional tools like cotton rolls and rubber dams, offering hands Superior Moisture Control free, safe, and efficient workflows. Available in autoclavable and single-use options, DryShield can reduce consumable costs by up to 82%, delivering MARLBOROUGH, Mass-DryShield is a simple, powerful, and comfort exceptional value without compromising quality.…

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    z= TECHNOLOGY AdDent SPOTLIG HT Composite-Warming Dispenser i Provides Better Adaptation to Cavity Glidewell 0.90 . DANBURY, Conn-The latest Compex HD © Digital Dentistr y System Heated Dispenser takes composite warming to a = . . higher level. Heating composites before place- Makes Process of Designing ment (1) improves their physical properties and n increases flowability, (2) reduces micro-leakage Crowns E asy, Us er-Friendly and voids, and (3) provides better adaptation 5 to cavity walls. It is an easy-to-use, handheld rechargeable instrument that heats compules to NEWPORT BEACH, Calif-The glidewell.io In-Office Solution the ideal 155°F (68°C) temperature in 40 seconds…

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    TECHNOLOGY * Video Dental Concepts . . , . All-in-One Solution’s Design SPOTLIGHT Enables Seamless Integration Zyrie ORMOND BEACH, Fla-The QuickScan 3 Q 10S Almone solution epresensan | Dental Isolation System Achieves -~ innovation in digital scanning, bringing 1 1c1hili sn together advanced technology in one Optimal Visibility -— convenient mobile unit. Equipped with m= a high-precision 3D scanner, a power- SANTA BARBARA, Calif-The w ful all-in-one gaming PC, and a medical Isolite dental isolation system [| grade cart, this system challenges more % was developed to deliver supe Re w= expensive systems from 3Shape, iTero, ) rior isolation and…

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    S52 TECHNOLOGY Owandy Radiology Great Lakes Dental Technologies , . CBCT System’s Technology Advanced Low-Profile Splint % . . . Improves Resolution Quality Provides Ideal Retention and Fit TONAWANDA, NY-The Nylon Flat Plane Splint is a full-coverage splint GARDEN CITY, NY-I-Max 3D XPRO sports with an even, flat occlusal surface providing smooth contacts for the oppos- - , numerous sophisticated features. Its AI ing arch. It is also known as a hard nightguard. Great Lakes combined p=, v processing improves image quality up to in-depth technical experience with 3D software, the latest printing technol -- 52%. Its larger field of…

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    Dentsply Sirona Zirconia Disc Designed for Enhanced Translucency, Strength, and Outstanding Performance CHARLOTTE, NC-Engineered to prolifelike aesthetics without the need for vide patients with all-ceramic restorative ~~ staining. This advanced chromatic contreatment options, Cercon yo ML—a 4Y/5Y = Xo. cept enhances depth perception while yttrium-optimized hybrid multilayer zir- PRS SS 2 - accentuating the incisal edge, ensurconia—offers translucency, chroma, and Cr sl oe =5 ing every restoration resembles natural shade accuracy. The material delivers high - oe 9 teeth. Combined with true color technolstrength and aesthetics for every type of ¥ 53 ogy, this zirconia disc enables stunning, zirconia restoration…

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    Parkell SPOTLIGHT Waterline ) Purification Dental Savings Club S t Fi t . : . stem rits in Intraoral Camera Features Slim Design and Tigh bSpacesin Automatic Auto-Focus Any Dental Unit MONTREAL-The WOIf Cam’s combination of HD 7" images (1,280 x 720p) and user-friendly features is - - Lgl a game-changer for dental professionals. Its slim ” 5 pd Bd design and automatic auto-focus are handy for a - : rm Tw finding those hard-to-reach areas. With its 105° R / 3 [== - view angle and automatic auto-focus, capturing ie HD images (1,280 x 720p) is a breeze. The…

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    INNOVATIONS — Philips Whitening System Reduces SPOTLIGHT Time Required to Make Trays q ¥ Advantage Dental Products I Ji CAMBRIDGE, Masso 0 . . Hl mipszoompeived | Desensitizer Significantly Increases allows dental profes- { sionals to ship Zoom! Bond Strength Ee — Y | DayWhite or NiteWhite I —— [==V whitening gels and atl PS custom trays directly to LAKE ORION, Mich-Hemaseal & CIDE Desenpatients’ homes through sitizer eliminates post-op sensitivity with its an easy, 3-step process. Dental professionals capture patients’ proven 4% chlorhexidine formula. Compatintraoral scans in the office, upload them to the Philips lab, ible with all dentin…

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    . . . Dental Implants Prove Durable in Genetic Link Between Landmark 40-Year Study Starch and Cavities _ : Uncovered recent study from the University of Gothenburg in As has shown that dental implants used to replace New research from Cornell University suggests ingle teeth can remain fully functional even after that starches may contribute to cavities based ona nearly 4 decades. The study, which followed a group of patients person's genetic makeup. The study, published in who received implants between 1982 and 1985, is the longest Microorganisms, highlights the AMY gene, which followup of its kind. codes for salivary…

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    at —— Register Today for the 202 Glidewells 20255ympasia gl y 025 Continue Through Summer Flori da Dental Convention Glidewell recently announced its 2025 symposia schedule. The 2025 schedule “a GLIDEWELL Get ready to “Polish Your Perspective” at the 2025 Florida Dental Conbegan earlier this month in April and will ‘ng SYMPOSIUM vention (FDC2025). The event, held June 19 to June 21 at the Gaylord continue with the Glidewell Spring Implant 4 202 5 Palms Resort in Orlando, offers fresh insights, cutting-edge education, Symposium on June 6 to June 7 and Sumu and unmatched networking — all mer IOX: The…

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    Top 25 Endodontic Products Dentistry Today's Readers’ Choice Top 25 Endodontic Products, selected on the basis of lead generation, represent some of the profession’s move innovative endodontic products. The products appear in no particular order. Be Dentsply Sirona 4 Ultradent Products SmartLite Pro EndoActivator enhances J , The Ultrawave piezoelectric ultrasonic device offers an intuitive design and Reflex techroot canal cleaning and disinfection oJ nology that will give patients and clinicians a level of superior performance and gentle with sonic activation at 18,000 and x » comfort that other ultrasonic devices simply cannot. The Ultrawave device's color- 3,000 cycles per…

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    48 . 1 PEYRRT™ -. == 10P naoaontiC Froaucts ENDODONTIC PRODUCTS Fe Yourdent USA Pac-Dent = - The Power Max 25 Ultrasonic Scaler is a cutting-edge dental . i i instrument designed for efficient plaque removal and dental The iVac System is designed to be used during the \= cleaning. With its advanced, 25-K ultrasonic technology, this root canal treatment irrigation phase, preferably convac ~ scaler delivers powerful yet gentle vibrations, ensuring effective nected toa piezo ultrasonic handpiece. The system ——— tartar and calculus removal without damaging tooth enamel. was created using the 3 most important concepts \ Featuring adjustestablished…

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    a Top 25 Endodontic Products i+ Pp wo Tr ! | i * Premier Dental The Cure-Thru IntegraPost is a light-transmitting zirconia glass fiber post. It provides a simple technique for post and core, utilizing zirconia glass fibers for the right balance of strength and elasticity. Light-transmitting properties allow photo curing through the post for complete polymerization of cement down the post length. The posts are presilanated for secure adhesion to resin cements and composite core build-up materials. The posts offer white color guarantees with no gray shadow or showthrough. ° For more information, call (888) 670-6100 or visit premierdentalco.com.…

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    50 . 1 solila opygpe - {=F} Top 5 Endodontic Products ENDODONTIC © PRODUCTS 4 Essential Dental Systems DMG America LuxaPost is a transparent, glass fiber-reinforced composite post that mate—— / reacts to pressure and stress, much like natural dentin. To help meet the - | needs of dental practices, the endodontic post is radiopaque and already ml | ‘a J presilanized. It combines high quality with ease of use, and because its ~~ Laid -— N oF high flexural modulus (degree of elasticity and rigidity) is almost equal to Eee LY 4 natural dentin, the use of LuxaPost significantly…

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    51 -. TYEE Top 25 Endodontic Products S0ERS’ CHOKE tpg Angelus Brasseler USA DoWell Dental SPLENDOR UNIVER- =m The XP-3D Shaper+ is an ( Products SAL redefines post advanced NiTi file designed to JW17 is a Signature technology. Cliniprovide superior canal shap- Series Microendodoncians can say good- UNIVERSAL ing while preserving dentin. tic Explorer that is now bye to the hassle of » Featuring proprietary Booster smaller and more powmultiple post sizes . Tip technology, it efficiently erful than ever before. thanks to this single, navigates complex anatomy — Designed by Dr. John adjustable glass with precision and adapt- West,…

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    i RESTORATIVE | ing Clinical Effici With Si § Appointment D Printi ofl lay dO la Introduction [] times. The Midas 3D printer (SprintRay) pro- In today’s busy life, patients may have trouble vides those advances and, with its patented when treatment requires multiple appoint- Jf B- i "8 Digital Press Stereolithography (DPS), overments to coordinate their work and home ae comes the challenges of printing those highly schedules. Typically, when the restoration of . filled viscous materials. The patent-pending teeth is related to failing amalgam/compos- =b Resin Capsule System utilized in the Midas ite restorations or caries, teeth may…

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    RESTORATIVE y § oh dé - \ ew — 4 ¢ 2 4 AL ~~ solic = [ i a _ Figure 3. Clinical view of the current com- Figure 4. Bite-wing radiograph demonstrat: Figure 5. Pretreatment scan of the quad posite restorations with recurrent caries ing the existing composite restorations. rant taken with the i900 scanner (Medit). on the molars and premolars. Figure 2. The 3D printed restorations upon removal from the Midas unit. wg ; a ad dis ‘ | Ca oS (3 - 2 - ; ad A [7 | &) vd)» = 1 i. = i…

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    RESTORATIVE = opposing dentition, and occluded applied to the margins and cured arches were then scanned with the g 1 for 5 additional seconds per surface. igoo scanner and imported into the The margins were finished and pol- Medit ClinicCAD design software. ished intraorally, completing the The restorations were designed in the restorations (Figure 17). A periapical software witha cement gap of o.r mm radiograph was taken to verify marand minimum thickness of 0.6 mm ginal fit interproximally and that no to contours, matching the pre-prep residual resin cement was present treatment scan (Figures 7 and 8). The Figure 16.…

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    ie PROSTHODONTICS Using Surgical Guid to Si ; lify diat Ti por ti \ A [om the increase in the number of regarding the future patient prosthesis and continimplants placed per year, there has been ues with the digital processing of this information increasing demand for more simplified through virtual planning software.’ In conjunction surgical workflows to improve the patient experi- - with image-guided surgical/prosthetic template ence and accelerate treatment outcomes. Guided x production, 3D implant planning software has surgery utilizes the concept of “prosthetically driven P d been employed for many years.* These techniques treatment planning” and is purported…

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    & PROSTHODONTICS Using Surgical Guides to Simplify... $700, whereas desktop-produced file to the production unit of choice. The patient presented to the refer: continued from page 56 guides may reduce this to as low as The most common in dentistry are ring dentist complaining of a frac —— $20perguide.”? the digital light processing (DLP) or ture of tooth No. 8 (Figure 2). The ingmachine, plus the material waste Recently developed, affordable, stereolithography (SLA)variety.SLA tooth was deemed unrestorable, and thatresultsfrom themilling process, high-quality 3D printers offer an printers create objects in sequential the patient was referred for implant: are drawbacks. Previous…

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    PROSTHODONTICS 29 Pe — £L. B - N » he » . 4 "Tl hg | | q [3 h J hy - ——_ Figure 8. Removal of fractured portion. Figure 9. Partial extraction therapy Figure 10. Drilling using the surgical Figure 11. Implant placement. preparation. guide. = LO SC — H | i —p \ j 9 PF l— vy Pi Figure 12. Temporary titanium cylinder Figure 13. Adaptation of pre-existing Figure 14. Existing crown as the Figure 15. Definitive restoration. attached. crown for immediately loaded temporary. temporary. < 3 } . 10. Pettersson A, Kero T, Soderberg R,…

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    St =) & IMPLANTS TODAY Digital Creation of Surgical and Prosthetic Design henIbeganmyimplantcareer, ning, including visualizing implant position and even final tooth position. implants were placed in avail- ~~ The end result can be communicated to the patient prior to any surgical able bone without extreme intervention. Seeing the case finished prior to any surgical intervention concern with the final aesthetic result. has become a major advantage to the practitioner. Here, Dr. O’'Dowling Function outweighed aesthetics,andcomdescribes in detail the process from diagnosis using CBCT analysis to fab- > =\ promised patients were given increased rication of precise surgical guides allowing…

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    5s IMPLANTS Ok 510) ein) FREE LIVE c© WEBINAR or : EEE The authors will expand on this article’s topic in a future webinar. =r Scan QR code or visit webinar for more information. Intraoral Photogrammetry: g The Next Step in Full-Arch Implant P isi Part II mplant Precision, Fart uilding on the foundational concepts intro- Next, the workflow transitions back to the 10S Bi in Part 1 (published in the March 2025 camera, which is used for scan matching (Figure 4). issue of Dentistry Today), this article delves into To optimize results, capturing at least 2 sides of the…

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    & IMPLANTS -. = grammetry and intraoral scanning, gol on » wl 5 a: SN clinicians can achieve higher levels yo KY \ BEY of accuracy, minimize chair time, and aa aascall Po Pi a NRA help in delivering highly precise tranvy by @ Jf RE: X 3 : PI sitional prosthetics faster without the A A 4 i need fora conversion prosthesis. This Sap <p vs increases confidence in delivering \ : 2 dl interim transitional screw-retained - Y prostheses or final monolithic full Figure 1. Initial Intraoral Scan. An Figure 2. MUA and Soft Tissue Scan. A Figure…

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    IMPLANTS se Fg 7 — 2, | Ea el © IN b Al CeVea TT Ee | a | S bt ® N » ’ IL) | f - | 5.9 5 ERNE - : 1 LEN) | “dt LA o & \ v i G3 & — wr Ri : er Ly a | = a -c y TS (I — . Bs is = 8 dailies. a AS Figure 6. HACS Headed Site Integration. HACS positioned in a healed ridge along: Figure 7. HACS Surgical Integration. HACS utilized in a surgical case. Temporary side existing teeth facilitate simplified…

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    IMPLANTS a [] ci | | EEEmmneeesaEEnl c PP CN ¥ A a] AR 1 : 1 . J PE : : os i : ee &F 3 ic A i Bu] pda IB A a 3: 1 ~ © he To Gi E PR ) La ALLY R= Es aT) . > - SE | ae » Ere. Figure 10. Edentulous Surgical Integration. These photos illustrate the step-by-step workflow from CHROME GuidedSMILE utilizing a denture wash impression over healing abutments to enable accurate matching in cases where neither adequate anatomical structures nor tissue markers are available. This technique ensures…

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    Lid A Novel A h to Fabricat Dentures in Two Visit INTRODUCTION senting a significant step forward in the field of Traditionally, the complete denture-making pro- - prosthodontics. cess involves multiple steps, including preliminary J impressions, definitive impressions, maxillo-mani CASE REPORT dibular relationship, trial dentures, insertion of 57 An 81-year-old male presented to a private dental dentures, and post-insertion adjustments, requiring A : 4 office with a chief complaint of worn-down comnumerous patient visits and several exchanges with | ~3 plete dentures from grinding and needing a new a laboratory." This multistep procedure can be time Lo 3 set of…

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    £0 TECHNOLOGY standard in denture fabrication. CO ” 4 Further research and clinical trials ’ [i are recommended to validate these x ) b findings across a broader patient 4 f ~ a J 9" population and explore the full . w 2 potential of digital dentures in com- 4 J > . bination with innovative systems 7 Fe v such as the Easdent System.+ SY References 3 [ A 1. Zab GA, Hobkirk J, Eckert S, et al. Prosthodoni Figure 11. Centric relation record. tic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant Supported Prostheses. 13th ed. Mosby; 2012.…