Digital impression taking for full-arch implant restoration to a patient with microstomia

Shim,  Ji Suk; Ryu,  Jae Jun

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 56(11); 2018 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2018;56(11):616-621.
Published online November 30, 2018.

디지털 인상채득을 이용한 소구증을 가진 환자의 전악 임플란트 수복

심지석¹, 류재준²

^¹고려대학교 안산병원 치과보철과
^²고려대학교 안산병원 치과보철과

Digital impression taking for full-arch implant restoration to a patient with microstomia

Ji Suk Shim¹, Jae Jun Ryu²

¹Korea University Ansan Hospital, Department of Prosthodontics
²Korea University Ansan Hospital, Department of Prosthodontics

Abstract

This clinical case highlights the failure of long length implants, and the prosthodontic procedures necessary to rehabilitate the maxillary dentition of a patient with microstomia. The integrated digital technology of intra-oral scanning, computer-aided design, and three-dimensional printing can provide an alternative method to make conventional impressions for patients with microstomia who cannot insert the appropriate tray in their mouths.

Key Words: microstomia;CAD/CAM;3D printing;long implant;implant failure;