Advantages of digitally manufactured removable dentures

A systematic review of the literature evaluated the effectiveness of digitally manufactured removable dentures.

In a study published in the Journal of Dentistry, investigators conducted a comprehensive literature search of the Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science databases to identify 21 in vitro studies comparing the occlusal accuracy of digitally manufactured removable dentures with conventionally fabricated removable dentures.

Compared with the conventional dentures, the digitally manufactured dentures using subtractive techniques were superior in occlusal accuracy. Factors that affected the occlusal outcomes of the dentures included optimal denture base-tooth offset values, tooth basal shapes and monolithic designs.

Further studies may be needed to establish the most appropriate workflow for clinicians.

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