Digital Dentures: How Modern Dentures Are Designed
About this guide
This guide is designed to help patients understand common questions about dentures in plain language. It is intended as general patient education and should be read alongside advice from the dental professional responsible for your care.
Overview
Digital denture workflows can use intraoral scanning, desktop scanning, computer-aided design and digital manufacturing. Some workflows use milling, while others use additive manufacturing such as 3D printing.
What to know
Digital records may allow aspects of a design to be stored electronically and reproduced within the limits of the system and clinical workflow. Digital technology does not remove the need for professional assessment and quality control.
What your dental professional may consider
Not every patient or case is suitable for every digital workflow. Conventional impressions or laboratory techniques may still be appropriate.
Practical points
Ask your dental professional which workflow is being used, why it has been selected, what materials are involved and how adjustments or replacements will be managed.
When to seek professional advice
Contact a qualified dental professional if you have persistent pain, repeated sore areas, a denture that is consistently loose or unstable, a broken appliance, unexplained changes in your mouth, or concerns about eating or speaking. Do not attempt irreversible repairs or adjustments at home.
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Questions you can ask your dentist
What is the likely cause of my denture problem or concern?
What treatment options are appropriate for my individual circumstances?
What are the benefits, limitations and risks of each option?
What will the treatment and follow-up involve?
What should I do if the denture becomes painful, loose or damaged?
What cleaning and maintenance routine do you recommend for my particular denture?
Final reminder