What does complete digital workflow mean for dentistry?

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KALELi N., Ural Ç.

Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), cilt.38, ss.175-179, 2021 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 38
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Doi Numarası: 10.52142/omujecm.38.si.dent.16
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.175-179
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Complete digital workflow, Computer-aided manufacturing, Digital dentistry, Digital impression
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The introduction of computer-aided manufacturing technologies and further developments have changed the routine workflow in dentistry, and dentists are now rapidly shifting from conventional to digital. As a result, intra-oral scanners have become a standard device in dental clinics even though they have a considerable cost. One of the important reasons of this digital transition is to ensure standardized-quality manufacturing with a shorter chair time, which is promised by complete digital workflow. So, what does complete digital workflow mean for dentistry? This review elaborately answers to this question and summarizes the stages of complete digital workflow in dental applications.