J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2023 Oct;61(4):328-343. 10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.328.

Using dental virtual patients with dynamic occlusion in esthetic restoration of anterior teeth: case reports

• Koo PJ
• Choi YS
• Jong-Hyuk JH
• Ha SR

• KMID: 2547382
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.328

Abstract

Recently, a method of fabricating an esthetic anterior fixed prosthesis by integrating data such as three-dimensional facial scan and jaw motion to form a virtual patient with dynamic occlusion has been introduced. This enables smooth communication with patients during the diagnosis process, improves the predictability of esthetic prosthetic treatment, and lowers the possibility of occlusal adjustment. In this case report, a virtual patient with dynamic occlusion was created in which the results of the treatment were simulated, and esthetic maxillary anterior fixed prosthesis was fabricated. With the aid of the virtual patient, the final restorations were satisfactory both in terms of esthetic and function.

Keyword

Dynamic occlusion; Esthetic restoration; Facial scan; Fixed prosthesis; Virtual patient