Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Milling Workflows for Overdentures

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This Compendium eBook features a continuing education (CE) article that describes attachment system options for overdentures and then discusses both analog and digital methods of denture fabrication, explaining why digital methods may be preferable. Two case studies are presented, one involving a 3D-printed mandibular implant overdenture and the other with a milled maxillary implant overdenture. Download to earn 2 FREE CEU now! 

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Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Milling Workflows for Overdentures
Michael D. Scherer, DMD, MS
Dental implants are a predictable, effective, and safe treatment modality for stabilizing loose maxillary or mandibular dentures. However, traditional denture fabrication methods may result in an increased number of visits to the dental office, a longer fabrication period, and less versatility with production of the denture. This article describes attachment system options for overdentures and then discusses both analog and digital methods of denture fabrication, explaining why digital methods may be preferable. Two case studies are presented, one involving a 3D-printed mandibular implant overdenture and the other with a milled maxillary implant overdenture. 
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC