Aesthetic treatment option for completely edentulous patients using CAD/CAM technology.
In recent years, advancements have been made in CAD/CAM technology that have allowed for the development of different treatments regarding the rehabilitation of patients with natural dentition, as well as patients with dental implants. Contemporary systems can also allow prosthetic rehabilitation for partially and completely edentulous patients. This article describes a restorative alternative to fixed implant-supported reconstruction of completely edentulous patients, utilizing a CAD/CAM-generated framework and CAD/CAM-generated all-ceramic cement-retained crowns. In addition to delivering an optimally aesthetic restoration, this design permits a precise and passive prosthetic fit.
School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA. akleinman@llu.edu
Alejandro
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Kleinman
Sergio
S
Avendano
Francisco
F
Leyva
D000328:Adult; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; D014025:Titanium; C028541:zirconium oxide