Treatment of an Edentulous Patient with CAD/CAM Technology: A Clinical Report.
Dental News Volume XX, Number I, March, 2013 by Dr. Nawaf Albaloul, Dr. Faraj A.Sedeqi, Dr. Bader Alawadhi, Dr. Abdulelah M. Binmahfooz Abstract Advancements in computer-assisted design/computer assisted manufacture (CAD/ CAM) technology have enabled dentists to provide their patients with maximal functional and esthetic results, while reducing both the time and cost of treatment. It also gives prosthodontists the ability to achieve a more predictable fit of the prosthesis, eliminating the need for further modifications and/or soldering. This case report of patient with both maxilla and mandible completely edentulous has been treated with mandibular implant-supported fixed prosthesis opposing a conventional maxillary complete denture, using CAD/CAM technology 3D visual analysis of the framework for the mandible. Key Words : CAD/CAM 3D visual analysis, laboratory procedures, clinical procedures ...