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A Simplified, Completely Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Temporary Restorations

Dentistry Today

CASE REPORT A patient presented with a partially dentate mandible and a failing acrylic lower partial denture (Figure 1) and requested a fixed solution with the specific desire of being “able to bite into an apple.” The denture was then polished with pumice and acrylic polishing compound for a final finish. J Adv Prosthodont.

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Aspen Dental Opens Its First Practice in Nevada

Dentistry Today

These encompass routine checkups , cosmetic dentistry procedures , the installation of dental bridges and crowns , proficient dental implant surgeries, denture fittings , urgent dental care , innovative Motto Clear Aligners treatments , skillful oral surgical interventions , and more.

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Time efficiency and cost analysis between digital and conventional workflows for the fabrication of fixed dental prostheses: A systematic review

Dental News and Technology

The main keywords used were (Prosthodontic OR restorative dentistry OR denture) AND (CAD CAM OR Digital workflow OR Computer Dentistry OR Digital Design) AND (Economic OR cost OR Financial OR time efficiency). The bibliographic search was carried out using PubMed, Cochrane, and PROSPERO databases.

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Complex Implant and Restorative Planning: A Team Approach

Dentistry Today

Impressions were taken, and provisional partial dentures were provided as the plan was not to immediately load the implants due to her age and concern about bone density. The provisional partial dentures were returned from the lab. The provisional partial dentures would be utilized to capture the bite and occlusion.

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The Staged Approach and Root Banking in Sjögren’s Syndrome

Dentistry Today

A comprehensive evaluation of her case with a multidisciplinary team, including the prosthodontics and periodontics departments, determined that a full-mouth implant rehabilitation would be the best option for her. Additionally, in a complete denture, low salivary volume can affect the retention of the prosthesis.

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The Benefits of Single-Visit, In-Office 3D Printed Ceramic Resin Restorations

Dentistry Today

This enables 3D printed restorations to achieve above 90% bond conversion, significantly improving strength and wear resistance while not inhibiting long-term bond strength. 13 In a recent study, 3D printed denture teeth outperformed premium carded denture teeth in simulated wear testing against zirconia antagonists. 13339 15.