What does' digital dentures' bring to the dental industry?

For a long time, dentures have been used to replace multiple or all missing teeth in the maxillary or mandibular dental arch. However, the reputation of traditional dentures certainly needs improvement. Inappropriate size, discomfort, unreality, and insecurity are some historical complaints related to early denture design. Fortunately, the design and materials of dentures have been constantly evolving, and today, modern dentures are more natural, durable, and comfortable than their predecessors.

Digital dentures

Recently, we have seen a more innovative and successful type of denture - digital dentures. The term 'digital denture' is used to describe dentures designed and manufactured using cutting-edge CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) technologies.

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What makes' digital dentures' different from traditional dentures

There are many differences between digital dentures, and in the eyes of many experts, digital dentures are superior to traditional dentures.

Design process

Digital dentures use a very precise and scientific method to record the bite of your teeth. This is achieved by determining the position of your smile line and the position of your front teeth. By implementing dozens of tiny calculations, digital dentures eliminate any errors that typically occur with traditional manufacturing, ensuring that the design of customized dentures is extremely precise and accurate.

Materials

Digital dentures are made by grinding specific materials and will not deform during curing, while traditional dentures may experience deformation problems over time. Helps dentures withstand pressure more effectively and for a longer duration.

Comfort feeling

Experts also believe that wearing digital dentures is more comfortable than wearing traditional dentures. This is largely due to the accuracy of the design process, as dentures are more likely to be perfectly placed in the appropriate position when your teeth and jawbone are aligned correctly.

Less diagnosis and treatment time

There are significant differences in the diagnosis and treatment process between regular dentures and digital dentures. This is because traditional dentures require multiple consultations for impression, tooth extraction, installation, and adjustment. For digital dentures, the number of consultations required is usually much lower (averaging only 3 times) because the entire process is designed using computer-aided design. This improves the accuracy and applicability of the design, which typically requires fewer adjustments. For busy patients, less consultation time also provides a huge convenience.

Faster production

Of course, utilizing CAD-CAM technology can also accelerate the production process of your customized digital dentures. In fact, if necessary, the entire prosthesis can be made within a few days or even hours. This means that patients don't have to wait so long to see their smiles restore function and beauty - a huge advantage for those who feel embarrassed or weak when they find themselves missing teeth. If your digital dentures need to be replaced, this can also be done faster because your information has been archived and the manufacturing process can be initiated almost immediately.