Effective Use of Dental Software Systems to Achieve Predictable Results: A Novel Approach.

With an ever-increasing amount of information available through various media, today's prosthodontic patients appear to be more educated about comprehensive dental solutions than ever before. Patient expectations are generally high, and many patients present seeking to remedy sometimes myriad years of dental neglect with healthy, functional, esthetic results. Often times these patients are middle-aged, hard-working people who wish to achieve their prosthodontic goals with a minimal financial investment. This can be a challenge to clinicians to utilize their academic resources and experience and formulate a creative, cost-effective solution. This case report demonstrates a pathway to a viable prosthodontic outcome incorporating a workflow of digital technologies that meets the standard of care and addresses patients' needs.