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Workflow to Facilitate Complete Denture Scanning with an Intraoral Scanner: A Technique Report
Now online in the Journal of Prosthodontics, a report of a technique to facilitate complete denture scanning with an intraoral scanner co-authored by ACP Fellow, Berna Saglik, DDS, MS.
In recent years, various protocols for denture digitization have emerged, exclusively utilizing intraoral scanners with different scanning patterns to capture the entire surface. Despite advancements, however, it is difficult to achieve good and clear data by scanning critical areas, such as the intaglio surface and peripheral borders.
This article describes a novel technique for digitally duplicating a complete denture. The workflow involves scanning an existing denture using an intraoral scanner with the addition of specific markers and subsequently constructing a digital denture by smoothing out these markers. The markers enhance border thickness, simplifying the stitching process by providing recognizable features.
The final step in this workflow involves using free, open-source CAD software to create the definitive duplicate denture. The markers placed along the peripheral borders can be modified during the design process without altering the border region. Furthermore, the digital approach to remove these markers is both straightforward and easy to implement.
This protocol may enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the scanned data and requires only minimal processing using an open-source CAD software program.
Yu J, Lu J, Saglik B, Li J. Workflow to facilitate complete denture scanning with an intraoral scanner: A technique report. J Prosthodont. 2025; 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1111/jopr.14063
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