Digital Dentures Hingham
CAD/CAM Is Revolutionizing Denture Creation
The traditional process for creating dentures is mostly manual. First, an impression is taken, and then a skilled lab technician uses that impression to craft a dental prosthetic. That process works just fine, but it is not always as precise or efficient as would be preferred. Therefore, our Hingham team is proud to offer digital dentures, which are made using sophisticated CAD/CAM techniques. Continue reading below to learn more, or get in touch with us to request your tooth replacement consultation.
What Are Digital Dentures?
Basically, digital dentures are prosthetics that are made with the help of CAD/CAM technology. The exact process can vary between practices and between dental labs, but the main principles always remain the same. After we take an impression of your teeth, it is uploaded into a special software program, which is then used to fine-tune the design of your dentures. Thereafter, a 3D printer can craft the prosthetic out of resin. This process is often faster and more precise overall than what you would expect with old-fashioned denture creation methods.
How Are Digital Dentures Made?
Here is a generalized overview of the digital denture creation process:
- After any necessary extractions or preliminary care, we will take impressions of your mouth.
- The impressions will be uploaded into high-tech software. A skilled technician can use it to analyze your bite and determine the best size, style, color, and fit for your new denture.
- A skilled lab team will transfer the design to a CAM machine, which is usually a 3D printer. It will create a mockup that you can try on. We will evaluate its fit and design before returning it to the lab along with our notes.
- The laboratory will modify the design and then print denture baseplates and your teeth separately. They will be put together to create your final prosthetic.
Benefits of Digital Dentures
Digital dentures offer several benefits over those that are made via traditional means:
- Digital dentures usually provide a superior fit, resulting in increased comfort during daily use.
- You will enjoy a faster turnaround time, meaning you get to spend less time waiting for your dentures to be completed.
- You will likely require fewer appointments, reducing the amount of time you need to take off work or other responsibilities.
- You can quickly receive replacements if your dentures are lost or damaged, minimizing inconvenience.
- You can rely on digital records for future reference, simplifying future dental work or adjustments.
- You may avoid many common issues associated with traditional dentures, such as poor fit and discomfort.