What is the impact of digital technologies on removable complete dentures: Advances, challenges, and clinical implications: A narrative review.

IF 2.4 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Saudi Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-04-30 DOI:10.1007/s44445-026-00134-2

Parsa Maasoomnia, Somayeh Zeighami

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Abstract

Background: With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, dentistry has witnessed significant innovations, particularly in the fabrication of removable complete dentures. The objective of this narrative review is to examine the evolution, current state, and future directions of digital removable complete dentures, with a focus on comparing computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) approaches to conventional techniques in terms of clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Methods: A narrative review was conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science for articles published between January 2010 and April 2025. Relevant keywords related to digital dentures, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and patient outcomes were used. Studies focusing on digital complete denture fabrication and comparisons with conventional methods were included.

Results: Evidence indicates that digitally fabricated complete dentures demonstrate comparable or superior outcomes in retention, adaptation, and patient satisfaction. They also reduce the number of clinical visits and post-insertion adjustments. However, concerns remain regarding material properties, cost-effectiveness, and long-term performance.

Conclusions: Digital denture fabrication presents a promising alternative to conventional methods, although further advancements in materials and long-term clinical validation are needed. Tailored implementation of digital workflows can enhance treatment efficiency and patient experience in removable prosthodontics.

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数字技术对活动全口义齿的影响：进展、挑战和临床意义：叙述性回顾。

背景：随着数字技术的快速发展，牙科已经见证了重大的创新，特别是在可移动全口义齿的制造方面。这篇叙述性综述的目的是研究数字可摘全口义齿的发展、现状和未来方向，重点是比较计算机辅助设计和计算机辅助制造（CAD/CAM）方法与传统技术在临床效率和患者满意度方面的差异。方法：通过检索PubMed、Scopus、Embase和Web of Science，检索2010年1月至2025年4月期间发表的文章，进行叙述性综述。使用数字义齿、CAD/CAM、3D打印、患者预后等相关关键词。研究集中在数字全口义齿的制作和与传统方法的比较。结果：有证据表明，数字制作的全口义齿在固位、适应和患者满意度方面表现出相当或更好的结果。它们还减少了临床就诊和插入后调整的次数。然而，对材料性能、成本效益和长期性能的关注仍然存在。结论：尽管在材料和长期临床验证方面需要进一步的进步，但数字义齿的制造是传统方法的一个有希望的替代方案。量身定制的数字化工作流程的实施可以提高可移动修复的治疗效率和患者体验。

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Saudi Dental Journal DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

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3.60

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审稿时长

22 weeks

期刊介绍： Saudi Dental Journal is an English language, peer-reviewed scholarly publication in the area of dentistry. Saudi Dental Journal publishes original research and reviews on, but not limited to: • dental disease • clinical trials • dental equipment • new and experimental techniques • epidemiology and oral health • restorative dentistry • periodontology • endodontology • prosthodontics • paediatric dentistry • orthodontics and dental education Saudi Dental Journal is the official publication of the Saudi Dental Society and is published by King Saud University in collaboration with Elsevier and is edited by an international group of eminent researchers.