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Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

Purpose: This clinical study was designed to evaluate clinical performance and patient satisfaction of different types of mock-ups for aesthetic cases (Mock up constructed conventionally, using CAD/CAM and 3D printed mock up). Materials and Methods: thirty patients with esthetic defects were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into two equal groups according to the clinical situation as follows: Group 1: Cases with defects in color or texture (size and shape of teeth will not be changed). Group 2: Cases with defect in size or spacing or alignment (size and/or shape of teeth will be changed). Digital smile design program (DSD) was used to design the smile and accordingly the restorations. Mock ups were then constructed. Every group were further divided into three subgroups, according to the method of mock up construction as follows: Subgroup A: Mock ups were constructed conventionally. Subgroup B: Mock ups were milled using CAD/CAM. Subgroup C: Mock ups were 3D printed. clinical performance was evaluated according to the USPHS criteria and patient satisfaction was evaluated through filling in questioner. Results: The results revealed that all groups have statistically insignificant difference in the two clinical situations. Conclusion: All the construction methods can be used for mock up fabrication with `accepted clinical performance and patient satisfaction.

Keywords

Digital smile design, Conventional mockup, Milled Mockup, Printed mockup

Subject Area

Restorative Dentistry Issue (Removable Prosthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry)

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