Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research

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Digital technology in prosthodontics: impression, shade selection, material design and processing

Yu Jia-li, Nie Er-min, Jiang Rui, Zhang Chun-yuan, Huang Zhe-xun, Zhang Yu-hang, Lu Dun-lang     

  1. Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2018-01-20 Online:2018-08-08 Published:2018-08-08
  • Contact: Nie Er-min, Attending physician, Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Yu Jia-li, Master, Department of Stomatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Social Development Program of Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Department, No. 2012B061700066

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Digital technology has been widely used in the oral field. With the continuous development of material science and computer application science, the popularity of this technology has soared owing to its facilitation, precision, and reduction in healthcare costs.

OBJECTIVE: To review the present situation and prospect of digital technology in prosthodontics.
METHODS: A computer-based online research of PubMed and CNKI databases was performed for relevant  articles published from January 2012 to November 2017 using the keywords of “digital technology, CAD/CAM technology, digital impression, digital dental shade selection, 3D printing technology” in English and in Chinese, respectively. After removal of repetitive articles, finally 68 eligible articles were included in result analysis.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Digital technology has been widely used in the oral field, including single crown, inlays, veneer, fixed bridge, removable partial dentures and complex complete denture. Compared to traditional dental restoration methods, this technology has better timeliness, aesthetics, and economy in digital impression, digital dental shade selection, digital design and production. With the continuous development of science and technology, digital technology has great potential and future in dentistry.

Key words: Computer-Aided Design, Dental Impression Technique, Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic, Tissue Engineering

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