Próteses parciais removíveis a grampos e a odontologia digital: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Objective: This study sought to review the literature on the application of digital dentistry for the manufacture of removable partial denture (RPD), describing application methods and verifying their advantages and disadvantages. Methods: For this, the LILACS, Pubmed, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were verified, with the keywords “Digital Dentistry”; “CAD/CAM”; “Staple-Removable Partial Denture” and “Digital Flow” in English and Portuguese. Studies in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published in the last five years and related to the digital flow used for oral rehabilitation through RPD, according to the titles and abstracts of the articles, were considered eligible. Results: The innovations and developments of digital dentistry allowed the removal of partial dentures from devices using CAD/CAM technologies. The methods allow the production of a denture base in one block and feature the ability to fix prefabricated teeth with an appropriate adhesive. In the area of removable dentures, the efficiency of the use of intraoral scanning has been reported. However, clinical trial solutions and protocols are seen as an operation. In the case of the intraoral scanner, this is the first step in digital planning. Innovations and developments in digital dentistry have allowed the fabrication of clasp-removable partial dentures using CAD/CAM technologies. Conclusion:The digital workflow for the production of removable partial denture offers advantages such as speed, precision that optimize clinical practice in addition to great aesthetic results, such as greater convenience, comfort and patient satisfaction. However, it appears that it’s still high cost restricts its use and that clinical studies are scarce, especially regarding mechanical performance. Thus, more long-term clinical research is needed to better ensure its use.