Fabrication of removable partial denture using CAD-CAM customized artificial teeth: a case report

Fabrication of removable partial denture using CAD-CAM customized artificial teeth: a case reportWith the advancement of digital technology, the clinical application of CAD-CAM systems in dentistry has been expanding.CAD-CAM technology is now being utilized not only for fixed dental prostheses but also in the fabrication of removable dentures.However, its use in removable partial dentures has primarily focused on fabricating metal frameworks, with insufficient research on intraoral fitness and long-term prognosis.Recently, CAD-CAM technology has enabled the fabrication of customized artificial teeth, offering several advantages such as the establishment of precise occlusal relationships, reduced laboratory time, and ease of reproduction.This case reports on a patient who presented with discomfort due to mobility of the mandibular anterior teeth and multiple missing posterior teeth.Given the patient's economic and systemic conditions, fabrication of a mandibular removable partial denture was chosen as the treatment option.Clinical examination revealed occlusal wear and supraeruption in the maxillary dentition, resulting in an uneven occlusal plane.To achieve a more precise occlusal relationship and accurate tooth arrangement, customized artificial teeth were fabricated using CAD-CAM technology.Despite the uneven and non-ideal occlusal plane, a removable partial denture incorporating these CAD-CAM customized artificial teeth was successfully delivered, resulting in satisfactory functional and esthetic outcomes.(