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http://dx.doi.org/10.14368/jdras.2022.38.1.42

Usage of digital technique to facilitate communication between dentist, dental lab technician, and patients in diagnosis and restoration for maxillary anterior implant: a case report

Bang, Haemin (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
Jang, Woohyung (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
Park, Chan (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
Yun, Kwi-Dug (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
Lim, Hyun-Pil (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
Park, Sangwon (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)

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Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science / v.38, no.1, 2022 , pp. 42-51 More about this Journal

Abstract

Esthetic restoration of maxillary anterior implant heavily depends on the direction of installation of implant fixture. In patients with malpositioned implant, it is crucial to communicate the limitations of prosthetic outcome with the patient before starting on a restoration. To facilitate the communication, three-dimensional virtual representation by superimposing facial and intraoral digital scans with Computed Tomography (CT, dicom file) was used for visualization of the limitations of prosthesis. Through digital diagnostic wax-up, the profile of right maxillary anterior incisor implant was expected to be protrusive, which the patient was not satisfied with. Since the patient already had done root canal treatment on left maxillary anterior incisor due to previous trauma, a new prosthetic design including both right and left maxillary anterior incisors was presented to the patient. The second design was chosen and his comments were delivered to dental lab. The patient was satisfied with the new prosthesis, aesthetically and functionally.

Keywords

virtual patient; maxillary anterior implant; prosthetic treatment; communication;

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