Implant digital impression accuracy using extraoral scanners: a three-dimensional analysis

Aim: To analyze the accuracy of extraoral systems (Ceramill Map400+, AutoScan-DS200+, and E2) in full implantprosthetic rehabilitation three-dimensionally. Methods: A metallic edentulous maxilla with four implants was digitalized by a contact scanner (MDX-40 - Roland, control) and used as a control image to compare with other images generated by three laboratory scanners (10 samples per group). Letters identified all the four components: A and D angled 45º, and B and C parallel. The BioCAD software exported the images (.STL) to compare and verify deviations of the analogs on the X, Y, and Z axes. The nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test and the two-way ANOVA on ranks with a post hoc Tukey test analyzed the data with 5% significance. Results: No statistical differences were observed in the accuracy between the extraoral scanners (p=0.0806). However, when analyzing only the components, component D was more accurate when scanned with Ceramill Map400+ compared with AutoScan DS200+ (p<0.001) and with E2 (p=0.002). Conclusions: All extraoral systems assessed showed digitalization accuracy but with more deviations in angled implants. The Ceramill Map400+ scanner showed the best results for the digital impression of a complete arch

Impact of different scan strategies and implant angulation on impression accuracy of full arch multiple implant: an in vitro study / Impacto de diferentes estratégias de escaneamento e angulação dos implantes na acurácia da moldagem de implantes múltiplos em arco completo: um estudo in vitro

Objective: to evaluate the impact of three different scan strategies and implant angulation on impression accuracy of an intraoral scanner for full-arch multiple implant scan. Material and Method: A maxillary edentulous model with six implant analogs served as a reference model. The four anterior analogs were positioned parallel to each other, the distal right and the distal left was placed with an angulation of 15o and 20o, respectively. Thirty impression were performed using an intraoral scanner (CEREC Primescan). The master cast was digitalized with an industrial reference scanner (ATOS Core 80). All scans were converted to standard tessellation language (STL), superimposed on the reference scan with a 3d inspection software (GOM Inspect Professional 2019) and then analyzed. Results: All linear distances presented equivalence [p<0.01] to those found on the reference scan for all scan strategies. All scan strategies presented a tendency of negative means for linear distances except for d4 in strategy C. All angular distances did not present equivalence [p=0.05] to those found on the reference scan. Significant 3D deviations [p<0.05] were found between strategy B (0.02 ± 0.01) and C (0.05 ± 0.04) for d1. In all others linear and angular distances no statistically significant difference was found between strategies A, B and C. Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference between strategies A, B and C except for d1 in strategy B and C; Implant angulation did not affect the accuracy of the CEREC Primescan IOS (AU)

Objetivo: avaliar o impacto de três diferentes estratégias de escaneamento e angulação do implante na acurácia da moldagem de um scanner intraoral na moldagem de múltiplos implantes em arco completo. Material e Métodos: Um modelo edêntulo de maxila contendo seis análogos de implante serviu como modelo de referência. Os quatro análogos anteriores foram posicionados paralelos entre si, o distal direito e o distal esquerdo foram posicionados com angulação de 15o e 20o, respectivamente. Trinta moldagens foram realizadas usando um scanner intraoral (CEREC Primescan). O modelo mestre foi digitalizado com um scanner de referência industrial (ATOS Core 80). Todas as escaneamentos foram convertidas para a linguagem de mosaico padrão (STL), sobrepostas ao escaneamento de referência com um software de inspeção 3D (GOM Inspect Professional 2019) e, em seguida, analisadas. Resultados: Todas as distâncias lineares apresentaram equivalência [p <0,01] àquelas encontradas na escaneamento de referência para todas as estratégias. Todas as estratégias de escaneamento apresentaram tendência de médias negativas para distâncias lineares, exceto para d4 na estratégia C. Todas as distâncias angulares não apresentaram equivalência [p = 0,05] às encontradas no escaneamento de referência. Desvios 3D significativos [p <0,05] foram encontrados entre a estratégia B (0,02 ± 0,01) e C (0,05 ± 0,04) para d1. Em todas as outras distâncias lineares e angulares, nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significativa foi encontrada entre as estratégias A, B e C. Conclusões: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre as estratégias A, B e C, exceto para d1 na estratégia B e C; A angulação do implante não afetou a precisão do CEREC Primescan. (AU)

Application evaluation of prefabricated rigid connecting bar in implants immediate impression preparation of edentulous jaw / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the operation complexity and accuracy of traditional splint impression technique and impression technique with prefabricated rigid connecting bar system for full-arch implants-supported fixed protheses in vitro.@*METHODS@#Standard mandibular edentulous model with six implant analogs was prepared. The implants were placed at the bone level and multiunit abutments screwed into the implants. Two impression techniques were performed: the traditional splint impression technique was used in the control group, and the rigid connecting bar system was used in the test group. In the control group, impression copings were screwed into the multiunit abutments and connected with autopolymerizing acrylic resin. Open tray impression was fabricated with custom tray and polyether. In the test group, cylinders were screwed into the multiunit abutments. Prefabricated rigid bars with suitable length were selected and connected to the cylinders with small amount of autopolymerizing acrylic resin, and open tray impression was obtained. Impression procedures were repeated 6 times in each group. The working time of the two impression methods were recorded and compared. Analogs were screws into the impressions and gypsum casts were poured. The gypsum casts and the standard model were transferred to stereolithography (STL) files with model scanner. Comparative analysis of the STL files of the gypsum casts and the standard model was carried out and the root mean square (RMS) error value of the gypsum casts of the control and test groups compared with the standard model was recorded. The trueness of the two impression techniques was compared.@*RESULTS@#The work time in the test group was significantly lower than that in the control group and the difference was statistically significant [(984.5±63.3) s vs. (1 478.3±156.2) s, P < 0.05]. Compared with the standard model, the RMS error value of the implant abutments in the test group was (16.9±5.5) μm. The RMS value in the control group was (20.2±8.0) μm. The difference between the two groups was not significant (P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The prefabricated rigid connecting bar can save the chair-side work time in implants immediate loading of edentulous jaw and simplify the impression process. The impression accuracy is not significantly different from the traditional impression technology. The impression technique with prefabricated rigid connecting bar system is worthy of clinical application.

Traditional versus simplified impression methods for complete dentures: critical appraisal of evidence / Método tradicional versus simplificado en impresiones para prótesis total removible: evaluación crítica de la evidencia Método tradicional versus simplificado

Abstract Introduction: Inspite of the great advances in dentistry, aging populations imply that there are still significant numbers of edentulous people worldwide. In most cases, implant-assisted prosthetic rehabilitation is the best solution. However, economic issues constrain access to this therapeutic approach, meaning that conventional removable prosthetics continue to be the most frequent treatment. In the removable denture making process, the so-called traditional method has been widely taught and used. It involves taking two impressions: a preliminary one followed by a definitive one (or functional). The simplified method constructs the prosthesis directly from the first impression obtained with a stock tray, without the need of a second impression. Purpose: To review the scientific evidence comparing both methods in terms of patient satisfaction, clinical quality, and masticatory performance and capacity. Results: No advantages have been found in favor of the traditional method regarding the four variables selected. Conclusions: According to the available information, the traditional method of taking impressions for complete removable dental prostheses does not provide significantly superior clinical results when compared to those obtained using the simplified method in terms of clinical quality, patient satisfaction, performance and masticatory capacity.

Resumen Introducción: Pese a los avances de la odontología, el fenómeno del envejecimiento de la población ha generado que la cantidad de personas desdentadas totales aún represente una cifra significativa. Los artificios protésicos implanto-asistidos constituyen, en la mayoría de los casos, la mejor alternativa rehabilitadora. Sin embargo, la variable económica surge como el principal impedimento para que los pacientes accedan a este recurso, y por este motivo, mantienen la prótesis total removible como una opción terapéutica. Para su confección, el método tradicional indica la necesidad de tomar dos impresiones: una preliminar y una definitiva o funcional. El método simplificado, confecciona la prótesis a partir de la primera impresión, obtenida con cubeta de stock. Objetivo: Revisar evidencia científica que compara ambos métodos en cuanto a las variables de: satisfacción del paciente, calidad clínica, rendimiento y capacidad masticatoria. Resultados: No se verifican ventajas a favor del método tradicional en relación a las variables estudiadas. Conclusiones: En concordancia con la información recabada, los resultados clínicos obtenidos mediante el método tradicional de toma de impresiones para prótesis totales no son significativamente superiores a los del método simplificado en relación a calidad clínica, satisfacción del paciente, rendimiento y capacidad masticatoria.

Evaluación de la precisión de impresiones sobre implantes usando guía multifuncional en el sistema all-on-four / Accuracy of implant impression using a multifunctional guide in the All-on-Four treatment concept

ABSTRACT Introduction: The passivity of prosthetic components is one of the most important prerequisites in oral implant rehabilitation for maintenance of osseointegration. Objective: Thus, the present study analyzed in vitro the accuracy of different molding techniques in prosthetic rehabilitation on angled implants installed in an anatomical model of a metallic edentulous maxilla. Methods: Laboratory experiment study. A reference metal model of an edentulous maxilla was used. A metal framework was used for the misadaptation assessment. Three groups (n= 10) were compared and impressions were made with vinyl-polysiloxane and casts were obtained with type IV stone: (1) Impression with a metallic open-tray without splinted transfers; (2) Impression with a metallic open-tray and metal splinted transfers; (3) Impression with a multifunctional guide and metal splinted transfers. Misadaptation was assessed with the aid of a stereomicroscope and measuring software. Data were submitted to ANOVA with Welch correction and the Games-Howell post-hoc test with the significance set at 5 percent. Results: Misadaptation (µm) was 110,23 ± 30,94, 37,53 ± 3,92, and 37,69 ± 2,79 for the the groups. Statistically significant differences between impression with a metallic open-tray with and without splinted transfers were observed (p < 0,001). No significant differences between the other types of impression. Conclusions: Impression with a metallic open-tray without splinted transfers and with a multifunctional guide splinted with metal transfers were the most precise methods resulting in higher accuracy in transferred implants(AU)

RESUMEN Introducción: La pasividad de los componentes protésicos es uno de los prerrequisitos más importantes para el mantenimiento de la osteointegración en la rehabilitación oral sobre implantes. Objetivo: Evaluar in vitro la precisión de diferentes técnicas de impresión en rehabilitación sobre implantes inclinados instalados en un modelo anatómico de un maxilar metálico desdentado. Métodos: Estudio de laboratorio de tipo experimental. Se utilizó un modelo metálico de referencia de un maxilar desdentado. Fue utilizada una barra metálica para la evaluación de la desadaptación. Se compararon tres grupos (n = 10), se realizaron impresiones con polivinilsiloxano y se obtuvieron modelos con yeso piedra tipo IV: (1) impresión con una cubeta metálica abierta sin unión de los transferentes; (2) impresión con una cubeta metálica abierta y unión de los transferentes con cilindros metálicos; (3) impresión con una guía multifuncional y unión de los transferentes con cilindros metálicos. La desadaptación se evaluó con la ayuda de un microscopio estereoscópico y un software de medición. Los datos se enviaron a ANOVA con la corrección de Welch y la prueba post-hoc de Games-Howell con la significación establecida en 5 por ciento. Resultados: La desadaptación (µm) fue de 110,23 ± 30,94; 37,53 ± 3,92 y 37,69 ± 2,79 para los grupos, respectivamente. Se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la impresión con cubeta abierta metálica con y sin unión de los transferentes (p <0,001). No hubo diferencias significativas entre los otros tipos de impresiones. Conclusiones: La impresión con cubeta abierta metálica sin unión de los transferentes y con una guía multifuncional con unión de los transferentes con cilindros metálicos fueron los métodos más precisos que dieron como resultado una mayor precisión en la transferencia de la posición de los implantes(AU)

Uso de scanners intraorais em implantodontia / Uso de los escáneres intrabucales en implantología / Use of intraoral scanners in implantology

RESUMO Introdução: O escâner intraoral é um aparelho que surge como alternativa aos métodos convencionais de moldagem utilizando a técnica de impressão digital. O meio acadêmico vem realizando diversos estudos para avaliar a real efetividade da tecnologia e sua aplicabilidade clínica. Objetivo: Analisar resultados obtidos em estudos sobre escâneres intraorais na área de implantodontia quanto ao tipo de escâneres e acurácia, tempo de trabalho e preferência do operador e do paciente. Métodos: Foram realizadas buscas de artigos nas bases de dados "Pubmed" e "SciELO" utilizando os seguintes descritores: «intraoral AND scanner AND implant¼, «digital AND scanner AND implant¼ e «digital AND impression AND implant¼ em inglês, português e espanhol respectivamente. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos de avaliação clínica (in vivo) ou laboratorial (in vitro) que avaliassem o uso da técnica de escaneamento intra-oral para impressão digital de implantes com acesso integral, escritos em português, inglês ou espanhol e publicados a partir de 2013. Análise e integração da informação: Foram encontrados 158 artigos. Após a análise e seleção, 35 artigos foram incluídos, sendo 28 laboratoriais e 7 clínicos. Apesar de limitações na padronização dos estudos, percebemos o potencial e a viabilidade da técnica digital, com resultados clínicos e de acurácia favoráveis e vantagens como redução do tempo e etapas de trabalho, comunicação dinâmica com os laboratórios, preferência de pacientes e estudantes de odontologia e facilidade de incorporação por profissionais já experientes. Conclusões: Estudos laboratoriais indicam que, além de vantagens quanto ao uso de materiais de moldagem, comunicação com os laboratórios e facilidade de manipulação, a técnica digital pode alcançar resultados superiores aos da técnica convencional, assim, a técnica se mostra promissora para a área de implantodontia sendo necessário, contudo, estudos futuros, especialmente in vivo, para avaliar a consistência dos resultados clínicos(AU)

RESUMEN Introducción: El escáner intrabucal es un aparato que surge como una alternativa frente a los métodos convencionales de moldeo, y el medio académico viene realizando diversos estudios para evaluar la real efectividad de esta tecnología y su aplicabilidad clínica. Objetivo: Analizar resultados obtenidos en estudios sobre escáneres intrabucales en el área de implantología en cuanto a los tipos de escáneres y la exactitud, tiempo de trabajo y preferencia del operador y del paciente. Métodos: Se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos "PubMed" y "SciELO" utilizando los siguientes descriptores: "intraoral AND scanner AND implant", "digital AND scanner AND implant" and "digital AND impression AND implant" en inglés, portugués y español, respectivamente. Los criterios de inclusión fueron: artículos clínicos o de laboratorio para evaluar el uso de la técnica de escaneamiento digital de los implantes, con acceso completo al artículo, escrito en portugués, inglés o español y publicados desde 2013. Análisis e integración de la información: Se encontraron 158 artículos. Después del análisis y selección, 35 artículos fueron incluidos, siendo 28 de laboratorio y 7 clínicos. A pesar de las limitaciones en la estandarización de los estudios, percibimos el potencial y la viabilidad de la técnica digital, con resultados clínicos y de precisión favorables y ventajas como reducción del tiempo y etapas de trabajo, comunicación dinámica con los laboratorios, preferencia de pacientes y estudiantes de odontología y facilidad de incorporación de profesionales experimentados. Conclusiones: Los estudios de laboratorio indican que, además de ventajas en cuanto al uso de materiales de moldeo, comunicación con los laboratorios y facilidad de manipulación, la técnica digital puede alcanzar resultados superiores a los de la técnica convencional, por lo que el uso de escáneres intrabucales se muestra prometedor para el área de implantología siendo necesario, sin embargo, estudios futuros, especialmente in vivo, para evaluar la consistencia de los resultados clínicos(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Intraoral scanners are devices that emerged as an alternative to conventional impression methods. A variety of studies have been conducted to evaluate the actual effectiveness of this technology and its clinical applicability. Objective: Analyze the results obtained by studies about intraoral scanners in the area of implantology in terms of types, accuracy, working time, and operator and patient preference. Methods: A search was conducted in the databases PubMed and SciELO using the following descriptors: "intraoral AND scanner AND implant", "digital AND scanner AND implant" and "digital AND impression AND implant" in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The inclusion criteria were the following: clinical or laboratory papers evaluating the use of digital implant scanning technique, full access to the paper, written in Portuguese, English or Spanish and published as of the year 2013. Data analysis and integration: Of the 158 papers obtained and analyzed, 35 were selected: 28 laboratory and 7 clinical. Despite the limitations in the standardization of the studies, we perceive the potential and viability of the digital technique, with favorable clinical and accuracy results, as well as advantages such as a reduction in work time and stages, dynamic communication with laboratories, preference by patients and dental students and ease of technical incorporation by experienced dentists. Conclusions: Laboratory studies indicate that, in addition to the advantages concerning the use of impression materials, communication with laboratories and ease of manipulation, the digital technique may achieve better results than conventional impression techniques. The use of intraoral scanners is therefore a promising technique for the area of ​​implantology. However, further studies shouldbe conducted, especially in vivo, to evaluate the consistency of the clinical results obtained(AU)

In vitro evaluation of the application of digital individual tooth tray in the impression making of mandibular full-arch crown abutments / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To establish a method for the production of digital individual tooth tray based on three-dimensional (3D) scan, computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing, and to evaluate the effect of impression taking of full-arch crown abutments by digital individual tooth tray technique and conventional method through in vitro study.@*METHODS@#The full crown preparation was performed on all the fourteen resin teeth in a standard model of mandibular dentition. The surface data of prepared abutments was collected by 3D scanning. A new project was created in a dental CAD software including all the fourteen teeth in the mandibular dentition. The design modules of anatomy crown and coping were selected for each tooth. The dentition was divided for three sections: right posterior teeth, anterior teeth, and left posterior teeth areas. The connector design was added between the abutments within the same section. The scanned data of the abutments were imported. The occlusal plane and insertion path were determined. The position of margin line, as well as the shape of anatomy crown and connector as the main body of the individual tooth tray were designed for each abutment. The shape of coping was generated as the space for holding the impression material. The finalized data of the main body was imported into Geomagic software. The retentive attachment was added at the external surface and the tissue stop was formed at the internal surface. The completed individual tooth tray was manufactured by 3D printing with resin material. The data of full-arch crown abutments were modified and printed. The conventional dentition trays A and B, as well as digital individual tooth tray were designed and printed for four copies each. The polyether impressions of the full-arch abutments were made by conventional one-step method using dentition tray A, and by sectional-impression technique using digital individual tooth tray and dentition tray B for four times each. The time spent for each impression taking and the numbers of defects at the shoulder and axial/occlusal surface in each impression were recorded. The impression quality of each abutment was evaluated. The overall quality distribution and the pass rate of abutments between the two methods were analyzed.@*RESULTS@#The impressions made by conventional method had more defects at shoulder than those made by digital individual tooth tray technique. No difference of the number of defects at axial/occlusal surface between the two methods was observed. The digital individual tooth tray technique for the full-arch abutment impression exhibited higher pass rate of abutments and better quality of impression, compared with conventional methods.@*CONCLUSION@#A new method for the production of digital individual tooth tray based on digital scanning, CAD and 3D printing was established. Compared with conventional method, using digital individual tooth tray technique for impression taking of full-arch abutments can achieve better effect.

Three-dimensional printed models versus conventional stone models: an accuracy analysis

Aim: To compare the accuracy (trueness and precision) of cost-accessible three-dimensional (3D) printed models. Methods: A maxillary typodont (MM) was scanned and printed 10 times in polylactic acid, resulting in 10 digital models (DMs). Polyvinylsiloxane impressions were made to obtain 10 conventional stone models (SMs). All models were scanned and imported to CloudCompare software. The total area and three locations of interest were evaluated (zenith to incisal [Z-I], canine to canine [C-C], and first molar to canine [1M-C] distances). Total area evaluations were performed by aligning the MM and experimental models using the best-fit algorithm and were compared using the Haussdorf distance. The distances between points of interest were measured using the point-picking tool at the same 3D coordinates. The mean volumetric deviations were considered for trueness analysis. Precision was set as the standard deviation. Statistical differences were evaluated using the Student's t-test. Results:Total area volumetric comparisons showed that DMs showed superior trueness and precision (-0.02 ± 0.03) compared to the SMs (0.37 ± 0.29) (P < 0.001). No differences between the models were observed for Z-I (P = .155); however, SMs showed fewer deviations for C-C (P = .035) and 1M-C (P = .001) than DMs. Conclusions: The DMs presented superior trueness and precision for total area compared to the SMs; however, the SMs were more accurate when points of interest were evaluated

Comparação de Diferentes Técnicas de Moldagem com Silicone de Adição - Estudo in vitro / Comparison of Different Impression Techniques With Addition Silicone - in vitro Study

Objetivo: Comparar diferentes técnicas de moldagem com silicone de adição, quanto à precisão e fidelidade da cópia através de medidas manuais e sobreposição em CAD/CAM. Material e método: Foram realizadas 4 moldagens com silicone de adição de um mesmo modelo nas seguintes técnicas: T1 ­ dois passos com recorte; T2 ­ dois passos com alívio de filme PVC; T3 ­ dois passos sem alívio e T4 - simultânea. A fidelidade das 4 técnicas de moldagem foi avaliada por meio de mensurações de 5 dimensões nos modelos de gesso vazados em cada um dos moldes obtidos. Outra forma de análise foi a sobreposição de imagens no CAD/CAM, com a finalidade de verificar se há semelhanças ou diferenças dimensionais entre o modelo piloto e as amostras. As medidas obtidas foram submetidas ao teste ANOVA com comparações múltiplas pelo teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Resultados: De acordo com as mensurações, a técnica que apresentou maior discordância do modelo piloto foi a T4, não havendo diferença entre as outras técnicas. Na avaliação em CAD/CAM, as técnicas T4 e T3 apresentaram maiores diferenças em relação ao modelo original de acordo com as imagens sobrepostas. Conclusões: Todas as técnicas estudadas apresentaram alterações dimensionais, em especial a técnica simultânea e a sem alívio, tanto nas medidas obtidas quanto na análise em CAD/CAM.

Objetives: To compare different impression techniques with addition silicone, by means of copy accuracy through manual measurements and overlaping in CAD/CAM. Material and methods: Four impressions of a same pilot model were carried out with silicone addition in different techniques: T1 ­ two steps with cut-back; T2 ­ two steps with PVC film relief; T3 ­ two steps without relief; and T4 ­ one step. The accuracy of the 4 different impression techniques was assessed by measuring 5 dimensions on stone casts poured from the impressions of the pilot model. Another analysis was carried out in CAD/CAM using the overlaping of the casts and the pilot model, in order to verify dimensional similarities and differences between them. The values obtained were submitted to ANOVA and Tukey test, for multiple comparisons (α=0.05). Results: According to the measures done, the technique that generated the greatest difference from the pilot model was T4, with no difference among the other techniques. In CAD/CAM analysis, techniques T4 and T3 presented more differences from the original model. Conclusions: All studied techniques presented dimensional changes, mainly the 1 step and the 2 step without relief, in both methods, measures and CAD/CAM analysis.

Uso de un JIG de verificación para determinar la posición de los implantes dentales en modelos impresos en 3D / Correcting the implant position in 3D printed models by means of verification JIG / JIG de verificação para determinar a posição de implantes dentários em modelos impressos em 3D

Objetivo: El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar el uso de un jig de verificación para corregir la posición de los implantes dentales en un modelo impreso en 3D y comparar su precisión con los modelos dentales obte-nidos por impresión convencional. Materiales y Métodos: Se instalaron tres implantes dentales en un modelo maxilar dentado parcial y se obtuvieron moldes dentales (n = 10) mediante impresiones convencionales y digi-tales. Se usó una plantilla de verificación para determinar la posición del implante en el modelo impreso en 3D y su precisión se comparó con el molde convencional. Resultados: Los datos se analizaron mediante ANOVA y prueba post hoc a un nivel de significancia de p ≤ 0.05. Se encontró un error de medición estadísticamente mayor (p≤ 0.05) para los modelos impresos en 3D en comparación con los modelos convencionales, con una diferencia media de 47 µm. Conclusión: El uso de un jig de verificación para colocar implantes dentales en un modelo impreso en 3D mostró mayores discrepancias en comparación con las impresiones convencionales.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the use of a verification jig to correct the position of den-tal implants in a 3D printed model and to compare its accuracy with dental casts obtained by conventional impression. Materials and Methods: Three dental implants were installed in a partial dentate maxillary model and dental casts (n=10) were obtained by conventional and digital impressions. A verification jig was used to determine the implant position into the 3D printed model and its accuracy was compared with conventional cast. Results: Data were analyzed by within ANOVA and post hoc test at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. A statistically higher measurement error (p≤ 0.05) was found for 3D printed models in comparison with conven-tional models, with a mean difference of 47µm. Conclusion: The use of verification jig for positioning dental implants in a 3D printed model

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o uso de um jig de verificação para corrigir a posição dos implan-tes dentários em um modelo impresso em 3D, e comparar sua precisão com os modelos dentários obtidos pela impressão convencional. Materiais e Métodos: Três implantes dentários foram instalados em um modelo maxilar parcialmente dentado e os moldes dentários (n = 10) foram obtidos por impressões convencionais e digitais. Um modelo de verificação foi usado para determinar a posição do implante no modelo impresso em 3D e sua precisão foi comparada com o molde convencional. Resultados: Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA e teste post hoc com nível de significância de p ≤ 0,05. Foi encontrado um erro de medição estatistica-mente maior (p≤ 0,05) para os modelos impressos em 3D em comparação aos modelos convencionais, com uma diferença média de 47 µm. Conclusão: O uso de um jig de verificação para colocação de implantes dentários em um modelo impresso em 3D mostrou maiores discrepâncias em relação às impressões conven-cionais.

Effect of Gingival Retraction Method to Lateral Gingival Displacement Width

Abstract Objective: To analyze the efficacy of retraction cord with a hemostatic agent in comparison with retraction paste on lateral gingival displacement, to achieve the success of fixed dental prostheses (FDP). Material and Methods: Test samples included 32 teeth that required treatment with metal-porcelain FDP at RSKGM FKG Universitas Indonesia. Impressions were taken before the gingival retraction procedure. From the 32 samples, 16 teeth were retracted using a combination of retraction cord and hemostatic agent, whereas the other half were retracted with retraction paste. Impressions were then taken. The sample was made using cutting die. Lateral gingival displacement width was measured on die-cast using an optical microscope Results: The mean value of group A before gingival retraction was 0.1695 mm, and after gingival retraction was 0.4705 mm. The mean value of group B before gingival retraction was 0.1767 mm, and after gingival retraction was 0.3289 mm. Lateral gingival displacement width between a combination of cord retraction and hemostatic agent group in comparison with the retraction paste group showed a significant difference (p<0.001). The combination of cord retraction and hemostatic agent group showed higher mean value Conclusion: Gingival displacement width as a result of cord retraction with the hemostatic agent was larger compared to the retraction paste. Even though both of them are still considered to be effective in providing access for impression material.

Comparison of impression techniques and double pouring by dental cast's accuracy. Preliminary clinical-lab trial

Aim: This study compared impression techniques and double pouring by means of cast's accuracy. Methods: For each patient (n=10), impressions from right maxillary canine to first molar were made with acrylic resin trays and vinyl-polysiloxane using one single-step, and four two-steps techniques: relief with poly(vinyl chloride) film; tungsten-carbide bur/scalpel blade; small movements of the tray; non-relief. Total visible buccal surface area of crowns was measured three times using photographs from patients (Baseline) and casts. Mean area values (mm2) between Baseline and casts differences were analyzed by two-way repeated-measures ANOVA (α=.05; 1-ß=85%). Results: No significant differences were observed for Impression Techniques (P=.525), Double Pouring (P=.281), and their interaction (P=.809). Conclusion: All impression techniques and double pouring produced casts with similar accuracy

Effect of techniques, trays and materials on accuracy of impressions clinically made / Efeito de técnicas, moldeiras e materiais na exatidão de moldagens odontológicas

Abstract Introduction Making accurate and dimensionally stable impressions to duplicate oral conditions and tooth morphology is an essential step of prosthetic dentistry for fabricating well-fitted indirect restorations and, consequently, ensure the longevity and success of the treatment. Several authors describe pros and cons of different impression techniques, although there is no unanimity among them about the best one. Objective This study evaluated casts' accuracy made by different impression techniques, trays and materials. Material and method 10 patients were selected and 20 impressions from teeth #13 to #16 were performed using single-step (SS) and two-step techniques, made with metal stock and customized acrylic resin partial trays, vinyl polysiloxane and condensation silicone rubbers. Type IV gypsum was used to pour the casts. Three photographs of each patient (baseline), as their respective gypsum casts, were taken, measured in their interested buccal surface area. Comparisons of area values among experimental groups and baseline were performed. Data showed adherence to normal curve, being submitted to 3-way ANOVA/Bonferroni test (α=.05). Result Technique produced significant differences (P=0.02). SS technique was more accurate than BUR one (P=0.003; 95=1.22 to 5.98), but both resulted in similar casts to PVC, MOV and NR techniques, which were similar to each other (P>0.05). Conclusion SS technique showed the closest absolute values to baseline.

Resumo Introdução Realizar moldagens precisas e dimensionalmente estáveis que dupliquem a condição oral é um passo essencial para a confecção de restaurações indiretas de qualidade, garantindo seu sucesso e longevidade. Diversos estudos tem demonstrado os prós e contras de diferentes técnicas de moldagem, mas nenhum consenso da melhor técnica ainda foi descrito. Objetivo Este estudo avaliou a exatidão de modelos de gesso confeccionados por diferentes técnicas de moldagem, moldeiras e materiais. Material e método 10 pacientes foram selecionados e 20 moldes dos dentes #13 até #16 foram realizados utilizando técnicas simultânea (SS) e de dois passos, realizados com moldeiras parciais metálicas e individuais de resina acrílica, silicones de adição e condensação. Gesso tipo IV foi usados para os vazamentos. Três fotografias de cada paciente (baseline), assim como dos seus respectivos modelos de gesso foram realizadas e sua área foi então mensurada, na porção vestibular. Comparações de valores de área entre os grupos experimentais e o baseline foram performadas. Os dados mostraram aderência a curva normal, sendo submetidos ao teste 3-way ANOVA/Bonferroni (α=.05). Resultado As técnicas produziram diferenças significativas (P=0.02).Técnica simultânea foi mais precisa que a BUR (P=0.0003; 95=1,22 a 5.98), mas ambas resultaram em modelos similares àqueles feitos por meio das técnicas de PVC, MOV e sem NR, que foram similares entre si (P>0.05). Conclusão Técnica simultânea demonstrou valores absolutos similares àqueles demonstrados pelo baseline.

Evaluation of the Accuracy of Conventional and Digital Methods of Obtaining Dental Impressions / Evaluación de la Exactitud de los Métodos Convencionales y Digitales de la Obtención de Impresiones Dentales

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to carry out a literature review on the accuracy of conventional and digital dental impression methods, as well as present the various three-dimensional intraoral scanning systems. A bibliographic search was carried out in PUBMED's main health database, in which works published between 2008 and 2018 were collected. Laboratory studies, case reports and systematic reviews were included, addressing topics that deal with conventional digital materials, impression and precision. Articles that did not evaluate impression materials, their behavior and techniques to obtain a good impression of oral structures were excluded. Through a review in the literature, obtained the following findings: the most critical stage in macking a dental prothesis is to take the dental impression. The conventional technique of impression consists of obtaining a negative copy of the intra-oral situation that will be poured into gypsum, obtaining a positive copy, on which the work will be carried out. Digital scanning systems were not superior to conventional moldings when comparing fidelity, accuracy and detail reproduction; in contrast, they were superior to conventional impression when considering clinical chair time, patient and operator preference, and patient comfort.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio consistió en realizar una revisión bibliográfica sobre la precisión de los métodos de moldeo dental convencionales y digitales, así como presentar los diversos sistemas de escaneo intraoral tridimensionales. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en la base de datos de salud principal de PUBMED en la cual se recopilaron trabajos publicados entre 2008 y 2018. Se incluyeron estudios de laboratorio, informes de casos y revisiones sistemáticas, abordando temas que tratan con materiales digitales convencionales, moldeo y precisión. Se excluyeron los artículos que no evaluaron los materiales de moldeo, su comportamiento y técnicas para obtener una buena impresión de las estructuras orales. A través de una revisión exhaustiva en la literatura, obtuvimos los siguientes hallazgos: el paso más crítico en la preparación de una pieza protésica es la impresión de la preparación. La técnica convencional de moldeo consiste en obtener una copia negativa de la situación intraoral que se verterá en el yeso, obteniendo una copia positiva, sobre la cual se realizará el trabajo. Resulta que los sistemas de escaneo digital no fueron superiores a las molduras convencionales al comparar la fidelidad, precisión y reproducción de detalles; en cambio, fueron superiores a las molduras convencionales al considerar el tiempo de trabajo clínico, la preferencia del paciente y del operador y la comodidad del paciente.

Estudio comparativo de tres materiales de impresión en su capacidad para reproducir el margen cervical de la preparación mediante las técnicas de doble hilo y cofia de trasferencia / Comparative study of three impression materials in their capacity to reproduce the cervical margin of preparation using techniques of coping and double cord

En prótesis fija la integridad marginal o perfección del margen es de suma importancia así como una impresión que copie perfectamente el terminado de la preparación ya que de esto depende la adaptabilidade de la prótesis que permita la supervivencia de la restauración y el mantenimiento de la salud periodontal en la boca del paciente. En este estudio se compara la capacidad de tres materiales de impresión (2 siliconas por adición y 1 poliéter) para copiar el margen cervical de la preparación mediante las técnicas de doble hilo y cofia de trasferencia. Se utilizaron 96 primeros molares inferiores izquierdos divididos en 6 grupos de 16 c/u se restauraron los dientes con ionómero de vidrio, resina o poste colado según fuera el caso, se prepararon los dientes con terminación en chamfer, el grupo 1: técnica de doble hilo con silicone por adición (Silicona 1), grupo 2: técnica de doble hilo con poliéter, grupo 3: técnica de cofia de transferência con silicona (Silicona 1), grupo 4: técnica de cofia de transferencia con poliéter, grupo 5: Técnica de doble hilo con silicona (Silicona 2), grupo 6: Técnica de cofia con silicona (Silicona 2). Posteriormente fueron observados en el estereomicroscopio para evaluar la cantidad de burbujas e irregularidades en el margen cervical según la escala de Jokstad. Donde la prueba estadística de Chi-cuadrada con un nivel de confianza de < 0.05 no mostró diferencia estadística significativa entre las técnicas de impresión de doble hilo y la de cofia de trasferencia, independientemente del material usado. Aunque numéricamente la técnica de doble hilo se comportó mejor que la técnica de cofia por lo que se sugiere su uso.

In fixed prosthesis, the integrity of perfection of the margin is of utmost importance, as well as an impression that perfectly copies the finish of the preparations, since the adaptability of the prosthesis that ensures survival of the restoration and periodontal health depends on this. This study compares the capacity of 3 different materials (2 silicones addition and 1 polyether) to copy the cervical margin of the preparation in the impression between the techniques of double cord and coping. We used 96 lower left molars divided into 6 groups of 16 each. The teeth were restored with glass ionomer, resin or cast post and core depending on the case, the margins were finished in a chamfer (group 1), double thread with addition silicone (group 2), double thread with polyether, (group 3), coping with PVS, (group 4), coping with polyether, (group5) double cord with PVS (group 6), coping With PVS. They were subsequently evaluated in a stereomicroscope to observe the number of bubbles and irregularities in the cervical margin according to the Jockstad scale, where the Chi-square test with a confidence level of <0.05 showed no statistically significant difference between impression techniques and coping regardless of material used. Although numerically the double-thread technique behaved better than coping technique, so it is suggested its use.

O passo a passo da moldagem em sobredentaduras mandibulares / Mandibular Overdenture impression step by step

Este artigo descreve o passo a passo da execução do molde em sobredentaduras mandibulares, contemplando a reprodução da área basal com excelência e a transferência dos implantes com precisão.

This article describes the mandibular overdenture impression step by step, showing the optimal reproduction of the basal area and the precise implants transference.

Uso de elastômero para delimitação do término do preparo em modelos odontológicos / Use of elastomer for delimitation of the preparation terminal edge in dental models

A comunicação entre o dentista e o técnico de prótese dentária é fundamental para o tratamento. A técnica convencional de troquelização de modelos consiste em sua individualização na região dos preparos através do recorte e eliminação do gesso fora do espaço correspondente ao sulco gengival na região do término. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever dois casos clínicos nos quais foi utilizada uma técnica inovadora de troquelização de modelos.

Communication between the dentist and the dental prosthesis technician is fundamental for treatments. The conventional technique of die casting models consists of their individualization in the preparations region, through plaster cutting and elimination outside the space corresponding to the gingival sulcus in the terminal region. The aim of this article is to describe two clinical cases in which an innovative technique of die casting models was used.

Effect of different impression methods and ceramic materials on adaptation of inlays / Efeito de diferentes métodos de moldagem e materiais cerâmicos na adaptação de inlays

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the internal and marginal adaptation of inlays fabricated from different types of impressions (conventional and digital) and different ceramics (feldspathic and lithium disilicate). Material and Methods: Forty premolars were prepared for all-ceramic inlay restoration and assigned to 4 groups (n=10), according to the impression method (conventional with addition silicone and digital impression) and ceramic type (lithium disilicate and feldspathic ceramic blocks). For each type of impression, 10 inlays were milled from lithium disilicate blocks and the other 10 from feldspathic ceramic blocks in a CAD-CAM facility. The internal adaptation was analyzed by the replica technique. The marginal fit was analyzed under a stereo microscope by directly measuring the gap formed between the inlay and the tooth in the proximal and occlusal regions. Results: The marginal or internal adaptations were not affected by type of impression (conventional = digital impression), irrespective of the ceramic type. Only the internal adaptation was affected by the material type, i.e., feldspathic ceramic had lower values than lithium dissilicate ceramic, when considering the digital impression. Conclusion: The conventional and digital impressions promoted similar marginal and internal adaptation for feldspathic and disilicate ceramic inlays. For the digital impression the feldspathic inlays showed better internal adaptation than lithium dissilicate inlays. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a adaptação interna e marginal de inlays confeccionadas a partir de diferentes tipos de moldagens (convencional e digital) e diferentes materiais cerâmicos (feldspática e dissilicato de lítio). Materiais e Métodos: Quarenta pré-molares foram preparados para inlay totalmente cerâmica e distribuídos em 4 grupos (n = 10) segundo o método de moldagem (convencional com silicone de adição e moldagem digital) e tipo cerâmica (dissilicato de lítio e blocos de cerâmica feldspática). Para cada tipo de moldagem, 10 inlays foram confeccionadas a partir de pastilhas de dissilicato de lítio e as outras 10 de blocos de cerâmica feldspática, por meio do sistema CAD-CAM. A adaptação interna foi analisada pela técnica da réplica. O ajuste marginal foi analisado com estéreo microscópio medindo diretamente o espaço entre a inlay e o dente nas regiões proximal e oclusal. Resultados: As adaptações marginais e internas não foram afetadas pelo tipo de moldagem (convencional = impressão digital), independentemente do tipo de cerâmica. Somente a adaptação interna foi afetada pelo material, sendo que a cerâmica feldspática apresentou menores valores que a cerâmica de dissilicato, considerando a moldagem digital. Conclusão: As moldagens convencional e digital promoveram adaptação marginal e interna semelhante de inlays de cerâmica feldspática e dissilicato testadas. Para moldagem digital, a cerâmica feldspática mostrou melhor adaptação interna do que a dissilicato de lítio (AU)

Comparison between open and closed-tray impression techniques on the implant transfer accuracy / Comparação das técnicas de moldagem com moldeira aberta e fechada na precisão da transferência de implantes

Objective: This in vitro study aimed to determine and compare the dimensional accuracy of open and closed-tray impression techniques for implantsupported prosthesis. Material and Methods: On a edentulous master model, four external hexagonal implants were parallelly installed and associated with four multi unit coping transfers and four multi unit rotational caps. A master superstructure was constructed and splinted all implants (control group). Five customized trays were constructed to perform ten open (n=5) and closed-tray (n=5) impressions. The obtained models were submitted to the dimensional analysis on three points in the center of the labial face of each implant (A, B, C, and D) with the aid of Stereoscopic Magnifying Glass with x60 magnification. The vertical misfit between the metallic structure and the implant analogues was measured on each point. The obtained results were submitted to Dixon's normality test and KruskalWallis test for independent samples p < 0.05) with the aid of Bioestat 5.0 software. Results: The means and standard deviation were: open tray technique ­ 24.6474 ± 14.8883 µm; closed-tray technique ­ 26.2257 ± 9.7421 µm; and control group 22.445 ± 7.7106 µm. Conclusion: The accuracy of open and closed-tray impression techniques showed no statistically significant differences and both techniques were effective for implant transfer. (AU)

Objetivos: O presente estudo in vitro objetiva determinar e comparar a precisão dimensional das técnicas de transferência de implantes direta e indireta para próteses implantossuportadas. Material e Métodos: a partir de um modelo mestre mandibular desdentado, foram instalados paralelamente quatro implantes hexágonos externos associados a quatro componentes multi unit e quatro capas multi unit rotacionais. Confeccionou-se uma infraestrutura mestre metálica unindo todos os elementos, considerando o conjunto como grupo controle (GC). Ao todo, fabricaram-se cinco moldeiras individuais para realizar 10 moldagens mediante as técnicas direta e indireta (n= 5), sendo os modelos obtidos submetidos à análise dimensional e estatística. Com uma lupa estereoscópica binocular com ampliação de 60 x, estabeleceram-se três pontos no centro da face vestibular de cada um dos implantes (A, B, C e D) por amostra. Em cada ponto, mensurou-se o desajuste vertical entre a estrutura metálica e os análogos. Os resultados obtidos foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade de Dixon e teste de Kruskal- Wallis para amostras independentes (p< 0,05) com o auxílio do software Bioestat 5.0. Resultados: médias aritméticas e desvio padrão identificados no grupo moldagem direta (24,6474 ± 14,8883 µm) e moldagem indireta (26,2257 ± 9,7421 µm) em comparação com o modelo mestre (22,445 ± 7,7106 µm). Conclusão: Pôde-se concluir que não houve diferenças estatísticas significativas entre as técnicas na precisão da transferência de implantes, sendo ambas igualmente eficientes. (AU)

Research and development of digital design and fabrication of complete denture / 中华口腔医学杂志

Removable complete denture are still the primary prosthetic solution for edentulous patients. Functional pressure impression obtaining, jaw relation recording, personalized balance occlusion and highly precise fabrication of denture are difficult. The digital restoration technique represented by intraoral three-dimensional scanning and three-dimensional (3D) printing compensates for the shortages of the manual techniques, but there are still many limitations in the application of complete dentures. At present, a few computer aided design and computer aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) complete denture systems have been developed both domestically and abroad, and these system are mainly focused on the digital design and manufacture of denture, and are seldom used for the recording of impression and jaw relation. This review is based on the main clinical procedures of the traditional complete denture restoration, elaborating the research and application status of digital technique in each steps, in order to provide reference for clinical application.