Integration of CAD/CAM technology in Global Dental Prosthetic treatment: A Case Report
Abstract
This case report describes how CAD CAM technology can be used in a complex dental prosthetic treatment. The patient was a 62 years-old man with loss of the vertical dimension resulting in chronic pain in his temporo-mandibular articulations. All the fixed prosthetic elements were created using CAD/CAM technology using the Lyra™3shape™Trios® system and vitro-ceramic blocs (IPS E.max CAD, IvoclarVivadent®) and (IPS Empress LT CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent®). The diagnostic set-up and wax-up served as references for the CAD/CAM system. The two-implant bridge and the mandibular removable prosthesis were produced using a conventional technique. At the end of the treatment, the patient reported good functional comfort with no pain.
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Introduction
The use of CAD/CAM systems is increasing in dental university hospitals and in private clinics, reducing the number of clinical sessions for patients. CAD/CAM technology also improves patient care when integrated in a complex prosthetic treatment plan. So when a such case attended at ClermontFerrand hospital a detailed examination of this patients was done and this patient relevant salient features were consolidated as case report.
Conclusion
The use of CAD/CAM technologies in this case, made it possible to propose a global prosthetic treatment to the patient, while saving dental tissue and using fewer sessions. This case points out the feasibility and the ease of implementing these new technologies in a global prosthetic treatment plan.