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ArticleJournal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists2026

Intraoral scanning for implant-supported complete-arch fixed dental prostheses (ISCFDPs): Four clinical reports.

Toshiki Nagai, Weiqing Liu, Chao-Chieh Yang, Waldemar D Polido, Dean Morton, Wei-Shao Lin

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Article in Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Digital Workflows in Prosthodontics.Australian dental journal · 2025
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  5. Effects of complete-arch digital scanning techniques on the passive fit of CAD-CAM verification devices.Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Toshiki NagaiDepartment of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Weiqing LiuAdvanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4568-527X
Chao-Chieh YangAdvanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Waldemar D PolidoCenter for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Dean MortonCenter for Implant, Esthetic and Innovative Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1297-5094
Wei-Shao LinDepartment of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4881-0569

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although there are difficulties with using intraoral scans for implant-supported complete-arch fixed dental prostheses (ISCFDPs), several commercially available systems have become helpful in simplifying the treatment process in the prosthetic phase. These systems help patients move from interim ISCFDPs to receiving definitive prostheses in just three clinical visits. This clinical report summarizes the indications, benefits, and limitations of the four systems. The information provided in this report about the digital prosthetic workflow of ISCFDPs aims to help clinicians make well-informed choices and improve treatment results. With digital technologies advancing, refining these tools and protocols, and validating research is crucial for continued evolution in the field.

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Dental Prosthesis, Implant-SupportedDenture, CompleteAgedComputer-Aided DesignDenture DesignFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Ageddigital impressionfull‐archhybridzirconia

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PMID39488748
PMCPMC13088017

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