Digital functionally generated path vs. traditional CAD-CAM methods for single posterior crowns: An in vivo study of the effects on patient satisfaction and crown volume.
Sherine Anwar Saad, Yousreya Atteya Shalaby, Amir Shoukry Azer
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Abstract
Purpose: To determine the effect of using the digital functionally generated path (FGP) method and the traditional computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) method to design and mill single posterior crowns in terms of patient satisfaction and crown volume analysis.
Materials and methods: An intraoral scanner (IOS) was used to record maxillary and mandibular arch scans and record buccal and laterotrusive records of thirteen selected participants. Two zirconia crowns were fabricated for each patient: a conventional crown, designed using only the buccal interocclusal record, and a new technique crown, where adjustments were made using both buccal and laterotrusive records. After milling and sintering, adhering to the manufacturer's instructions, patient satisfaction was analyzed using Likert's 3-point scale, and crown volume was analyzed using Blender software. Paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were performed for analyzing differences between groups (p-value ≤ 0.05).
Results: Conventional crowns had a Likert scale score of 1.00, significantly higher than the new technique crowns' median score of 0.0 (p < 0.05). Conventional crowns had a mean volume of 161.9 ± 15.51 mm3, significantly larger than new technique crowns (148.6 ± 12.71 mm3, p = 0.025).
Conclusion: CAD-CAM zirconia crowns designed with consideration of the FGP technique exhibited superiority in terms of patient satisfaction when contrasted with CAD-CAM zirconia crowns designed based on static occlusion data. Utilizing virtual mandibular movement replication may serve as a reliable method for locating interferences and adjusting zirconia crown designs.
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The Journal of Prosthodontics promotes the advanced study and practice of prosthodontics, implant, esthetic, and reconstructive dentistry. It is the official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association-recognized voice of the Specialty of Prosthodontics. The journal publishes evidence-based original scientific articles presenting information that is relevant and useful to prosthodontists. Additionally, it publishes reports of innovative techniques, new instructional methodologies, and instructive clinical reports with an interdisciplinary flair. The journal is particularly focused on promoting the study and use of cutting-edge technology and positioning prosthodontists as the early-adopters of new technology in the dental community.