Optimization of the Digital Workflow for Obtaining Dental Rehabilitation Devices Obtained by the Cone Beam and 3D Printing

Abstract

Digital workflow in dentistry is an innovation technique that has made great progress in recent years that provides personalized patient care incorporating CAD/CAM technology (Computed Assisted Design/Computed Assisted Manufacturing) for the visualization and digital manipulation of structures obtained from CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) or intraoral scanner. This allows to build structures that can help the dentist in treating patients in a personalized way. The digital flow process mainly consists of three pillars: image acquisition, visualization and manipulation of three-dimensional models and 3D printing. This clinical methodology can be used in all fields of dentistry, where the design of anatomical posts to replace the use of conventional fiberglass poles stands out. The above allows to a predictable dynamic of treatment which influences the decrease of risk of fracture due to overload of chewing forces. The digital flow is improved with the integration of bioengineering, the technological and biological knowledge of this discipline allows increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the process to obtain better results.