Virtually designed and CAD/CAM-fabricated lithium disilicate prostheses for an esthetic maxillary rehabilitation: a senior dental student clinical report. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • During their education, dental students seek to be involved in comprehensive esthetic treatment for the rehabilitation of lost, damaged, or discolored tooth structure. Due to technological advances and patient exposure to dental advertising, recent dental school graduates can find themselves under great expectations with limited clinical experience. With the implementation of an oral health and rehabilitation department at the University of Louisville Dental School, dental students have the opportunity to plan treatment and treat such patients under the supervision of faculty with advanced training in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. The work flow of multiple consecutive lithium disilicate ceramic prostheses using a digital impression, virtual CAD/CAM design, and milled fabrication as planned and executed by a senior dental student is presented.

published proceedings

  • J Prosthet Dent

author list (cited authors)

  • Zandinejad, A., Metz, M., Stevens, P., Lin, W., & Morton, D.

citation count

  • 4

complete list of authors

  • Zandinejad, Amirali||Metz, Michael||Stevens, Paul||Lin, Wei-Shao||Morton, Dean

publication date

  • April 2015