TY  - JOUR
T1  - Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Success of Digital Applications in Fixed Prosthodontics: A Narrative Review
A1  - Naif Mohammed Almuzaini
A1  - Hatim Ahmed Mahdli
A1  - Fuad Majed Almaghrabi
JF  - specialty journal of medical research and health science
JO  - SPEC. J. MED. RES. HEALTH SCI.
SN  - 2521-3172
Y1  - 2025
VL  - 10
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/gOrZdT9kzc
SP  - 35
EP  - 42
N2  - Digital technologies such as intraoral scanners, IOS, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing are increasingly used in fixed prosthodontics to replace traditional workflows. This narrative review assessed works published between 2020 and 2025 on the efficiency, accuracy, outcomes, and survival of restorations, and how the restorations were fabricated. Research indicates that IOS systems and Impressions Trays systems offer accuracy and precision comparable to, or superior to, elastomeric impressions for single tooth crowns and short-span prostheses; but, they are less reliable for long-span and complete mouth restorations. CAD/CAM systems used to crown patients from digital impressions provide crowns with clinically acceptable marginal fits. CAD/CAM milled crowns of zirconia have been found to have a slightly closer fit than 3D printed restorations. Digital workflows reduce chairside time by 30-45% and are highly preferred by patients as the procedures are lower in discomfort and gagging. Clinical studies show more than 90% survival rates at 5 years, with monolithic zirconia performing very well. There remains, however, a lack of long-term and full arch reliability on digital fixed prosthodontics. Digital fixed prosthodontics is a more efficient and patient-friendly approach to traditional fixed prosthodontics.
UR  - https://sciarena.com/article/diagnostic-accuracy-and-clinical-success-of-digital-applications-in-fixed-prosthodontics-a-narrativ-w02suqbujoiils0
ER  -