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ArticleClinical case reports2026

Digital Fabrication of Complete Dentures Using Multifunctional Custom Trays: A Case Report.

Zhenyan Liao, Ruyi Li, Jing Luo, Jian Liao, Qianbing Wan, Jian Wang, Zihan He

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Zhenyan LiaoDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University Guiyang PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2819-2597
Ruyi LiState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University Chengdu PR China.
Jing LuoDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University Guiyang PR China.
Jian LiaoDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University Guiyang PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3519-4485
Qianbing WanState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University Chengdu PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0028-5881
Jian WangState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Prosthodontics, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University Chengdu PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5137-0330
Zihan HeDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou Medical University Guiyang PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3925-9017

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Abstract

Conventional complete denture fabrication is a complex, multi-step clinical procedure. This clinical report presents a novel digital modality utilizing multifunctional custom trays based on a virtual patient. These trays consolidate key clinical steps-including definitive impressions, esthetic preview of the maxillary teeth, and jaw relation records-into a single appointment, thereby reducing procedural complexity and minimizing the repeated insertions and removals of different appliances throughout the treatment course. This functional integration enhances patient comfort, facilitates improved patient-physician communication during the treatment planning phase, and enables more predictable esthetic outcomes through early anterior tooth preview. The complete denture can be fabricated within three clinical visits.

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complete denturecustom traysdigital workflowgothic arch tracing devicesvirtual patient

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