An integrated digital workflow for long-term interim combined fixed and removable prostheses.

J Prosthet Dent

Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Electronic address:

Published: March 2024

Interim prostheses are required for the management of complex prosthodontic treatment which sometimes comprises both fixed and removable prostheses in the same arch. The traditional workflow for interim combined fixed and removable prostheses is time consuming and results can be unpredictable. A novel integrated digital workflow was adopted in the management of long-term interim combined fixed and removable prostheses. Highly cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate was used for the digital fabrication of both interim fixed and removable prostheses. The patient was satisfied with the esthetic and clinical outcomes after 6 months without any complications.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.01.038DOI Listing

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