J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2023 Oct;61(4):356-366. 10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.356.

3-step digital complete denture restoration using facialscan: a case report

• Kwon Y
• Hong SJ
• Paek J
• Pae A
• Kim HS
• Kwon KR
• Noh K

• KMID: 2547384
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2023.61.4.356

Abstract

Support, retention, and stability of dentures are key factors in the use of complete dentures in edentulous patients. With the development of digital dentistry, attempts are being made to replace traditional treatment methods. Also, struggle to reduce the number of patient visits and to manufacture high-quality digitally fabricated dentures are ongoing. In this case, a digital denture was restored using a tray capable of obtaining centric relation through gothic arch tracing and a facial scan. By replacing the traditional complete denture restoration method, the number of patient visits was reduced and esthetic results with satisfactory denture support, retention, and stability were obtained.

Keyword

Centric relation; Digital denture; Facial scan; Gothic arch tracing; Vertical dimension