title: A simplified method for evaluating the 3-dimensional cement space of dental prostheses by using a digital scanner.
abstract: Evaluating the cement space of various dental prostheses is important because it is related to the stability and retention of the prosthesis. However, a method for evaluating an overall cement space is complex. The purpose of this technique was to simplify the evaluation of prosthesis cement space by using a digital scanner. The form and thickness of the cement space could be simply recognized in any section the clinician or dental researcher wishes. Moreover, the cement space of several dental prostheses for the same abutment could also be precisely evaluated by superimposition. The method can be applied to various prosthodontic treatments.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Instructor, Department of Prosthodontics, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyeonjong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyeong-Seob
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kwantae
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Noh
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Janghyun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Paek
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: ahranp@khu.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Ahran
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pae
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017266:Dental Prosthesis / Q000379:methods*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements