Application of a Fully Digital Workflow in Occlusal Reconstruction for Severely Worn Dentition.
Chuanfei Gao, Congcong Wei, Junxia Qiao et al.
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Case in brief
A patient with severe generalized tooth wear presented with extensive tooth and structural loss, a markedly reduced vertical dimension of occlusion, and impaired esthetics and mastication. Multimodal imaging and clinical data were combined to create a four-dimensional virtual patient model. The team used this model to plan and validate occlusal relationships and prosthetic configurations, then applied digital processes across preoperative planning, intraoperative adjustment, and postoperative verification. The reconstruction restored the patient’s compromised appearance and functional performance.
What made this case unusual
The report presents a complete digital workflow, integrating multimodal data into a four-dimensional virtual patient model and using it from planning through postoperative verification.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
In severe generalized tooth wear with reduced vertical dimension and functional and esthetic impairment, integrated imaging and clinical data can support systematic planning and validation of occlusal reconstruction.
Why it matters
The case offers a potentially reproducible digital approach that may serve as a reference for managing similar complex conditions.