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Comparison of Conventional and Digital Workflows in the Fabrication of Fixed Prostheses: A Systematic Review.
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Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Application of Artificial Intelligence Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthesis Restoration: A Systematic Review.International dental journal · 2025Pooled it
- Characterization of Digital Jaw Tracking Values in Prosthetic Rehabilitations: A Case Series.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of Different Impression and Fabrication Techniques on the Precision of Custom Metal Posts: Fully Digital, Semi-Digital, and Conventional.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Morphological comparison between artificial intelligence-driven and manual CAD design in single tooth restoration: a preliminary study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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- Digital Technologies in Implantology: A Narrative Review.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Trueness and precision analysis of crown margins on digital casts produced by various dental scanning systems.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- Accuracy of Digital Impressions for Veneer Restorations: A Narrative Review and Case Illustration.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Evaluation of Undergraduate Dental Students' Opinions on the Use of Digital Versus Conventional Design in Prosthodontics.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- A Novel Intraoral Optical Scan-Transfer Device for Full-Arch Implant Reconstruction.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Optical properties of repaired additively manufactured resin composites and zirconia and subtractively manufactured ceramics: a comparative study of composite resins.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
When considering dental restorations, the use of fixed partial dentures is one of the most widely accepted treatment options. In the past, fabrication was done using traditional techniques and the conventional workflow was by far the popular method; however, nowadays digital workflows are being used as a means to produce the prosthesis. This systematic review aims to compare the workflows by considering their respective qualities, such as precision, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and clinical performance. A complete search has been carried out to incorporate any relevant studies published between the years 2012 and 2023 in databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library. Two independent reviewers screened articles for inclusion and assessed the studies' methodological quality rating via the NIH Tool. A total of 22 relevant articles were reviewed after a systematic search strategy. The main outcome of the review was digital workflows were found to reduce working time, eliminate the selection of trays, minimize material consumption, and enhance patient comfort and acceptance. The studies also showed that digital workflows resulted in greater patient satisfaction and higher success rates than conventional workflows. Workflows for digital dentistry demonstrated to be better than traditional ones due to the cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and time optimization for the fabrication of fixed prostheses.
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