Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study

Abstract Background Precise occlusal design of implant-supported fixed prostheses is difficult to achieve by the conventional wax-up method, often requiring chairside adjustments. The computer-aided design (CAD) method is promising. This study aims to compare the occlusal contacts and clearance of p...

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Main Authors: Mingzhu He, Tingting Pu, Qian Ding, Yao Sun, Pengfei Wang, Yuchun Sun, Lei Zhang
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02847-w
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author Mingzhu He
Tingting Pu
Qian Ding
Yao Sun
Pengfei Wang
Yuchun Sun
Lei Zhang
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Tingting Pu
Qian Ding
Yao Sun
Pengfei Wang
Yuchun Sun
Lei Zhang
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description Abstract Background Precise occlusal design of implant-supported fixed prostheses is difficult to achieve by the conventional wax-up method, often requiring chairside adjustments. The computer-aided design (CAD) method is promising. This study aims to compare the occlusal contacts and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by the CAD and conventional methods. Methods Sample size calculation indicated fourteen samples per group. Two sets of type-IV plaster casts with a single implant analog inserted in the posterior teeth region were mounted as master casts in a mechanical articulator in maximal intercuspal position (MIP). Seven working cast sets were obtained from each master cast by a closed tray technique, and mounted in MIP. Two implant-supported single crowns were designed with an occlusal clearance to achieve light occlusal contact in each working cast set by CAD and conventional method, separately. For the CAD group, the crown was designed in digital models obtained by scanning the working casts. For the conventional group, wax-up of the crown was prepared on the working casts and scanned to generate a STL file. In the working and master casts, mean and minimum occlusal clearances in the designed occlusal contact area of the both finished prostheses were calculated using the occlusal clearance (OC) and occlusal record (OR) method. The prostheses’ occlusion was evaluated in master casts. Results For the evaluation in the working casts, both design methods had similar mean occlusal clearances by the OC method (195.4 ± 43.8 vs. 179.8 ± 41.8 μm; P = 0.300), while CAD group resulted in a significantly larger minimum occlusal clearance in the designed occlusal contact area (139.5 ± 52.3 vs. 99.8 ± 43.8 μm; P = 0.043). Both design methods had similar mean and minimum occlusal clearances by the OR method (P > 0.05). For the evaluation in the master casts, both design techniques had similar mean and minimum occlusal clearances, number and distribution of occlusal contacts, and lateral interference ratios (P > 0.05). Conclusion Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by the CAD method can be at least as good as those designed by the conventional wax-up method.
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spelling doaj.art-a7491b925dc04a24a1cb747295ba2a512023-03-22T12:34:11ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312023-03-0123111010.1186/s12903-023-02847-wOcclusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled studyMingzhu He0Tingting Pu1Qian Ding2Yao Sun3Pengfei Wang4Yuchun Sun5Lei Zhang6Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsDenture Processing Center, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsDepartment of Prosthodontics, The Third Clinic of Peking University School and Hospital of StomatologyDenture Processing Center, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsCenter of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsDepartment of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental MaterialsAbstract Background Precise occlusal design of implant-supported fixed prostheses is difficult to achieve by the conventional wax-up method, often requiring chairside adjustments. The computer-aided design (CAD) method is promising. This study aims to compare the occlusal contacts and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by the CAD and conventional methods. Methods Sample size calculation indicated fourteen samples per group. Two sets of type-IV plaster casts with a single implant analog inserted in the posterior teeth region were mounted as master casts in a mechanical articulator in maximal intercuspal position (MIP). Seven working cast sets were obtained from each master cast by a closed tray technique, and mounted in MIP. Two implant-supported single crowns were designed with an occlusal clearance to achieve light occlusal contact in each working cast set by CAD and conventional method, separately. For the CAD group, the crown was designed in digital models obtained by scanning the working casts. For the conventional group, wax-up of the crown was prepared on the working casts and scanned to generate a STL file. In the working and master casts, mean and minimum occlusal clearances in the designed occlusal contact area of the both finished prostheses were calculated using the occlusal clearance (OC) and occlusal record (OR) method. The prostheses’ occlusion was evaluated in master casts. Results For the evaluation in the working casts, both design methods had similar mean occlusal clearances by the OC method (195.4 ± 43.8 vs. 179.8 ± 41.8 μm; P = 0.300), while CAD group resulted in a significantly larger minimum occlusal clearance in the designed occlusal contact area (139.5 ± 52.3 vs. 99.8 ± 43.8 μm; P = 0.043). Both design methods had similar mean and minimum occlusal clearances by the OR method (P > 0.05). For the evaluation in the master casts, both design techniques had similar mean and minimum occlusal clearances, number and distribution of occlusal contacts, and lateral interference ratios (P > 0.05). Conclusion Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by the CAD method can be at least as good as those designed by the conventional wax-up method.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02847-wOcclusal clearanceImplant-supported single crownCAD/CAMAccuracy
spellingShingle Mingzhu He
Tingting Pu
Qian Ding
Yao Sun
Pengfei Wang
Yuchun Sun
Lei Zhang
Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
BMC Oral Health
Occlusal clearance
Implant-supported single crown
CAD/CAM
Accuracy
title Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
title_full Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
title_fullStr Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
title_full_unstemmed Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
title_short Occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant-supported single crowns designed by two different methods: a self-controlled study
title_sort occlusal contact and clearance of posterior implant supported single crowns designed by two different methods a self controlled study
topic Occlusal clearance
Implant-supported single crown
CAD/CAM
Accuracy
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02847-w
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