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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2023; 11(15): 3522-3532
Published online May 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3522
New clinical application of digital intraoral scanning technology in occlusal reconstruction: A case report
Chao Hou, Hua-Zhang Zhu, Bai Xue, Hong-Jie Song, Ying-Bei Yang, Xiao-Xue Wang, Hui-Qiang Sun
Chao Hou, Hua-Zhang Zhu, Ying-Bei Yang, Xiao-Xue Wang, Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan 250010, Shandong Province, China
Chao Hou, Department of Stomatology, Zaozhuang Municipal Hospital, Zaozhuang 277100, Shandong Province, China
Bai Xue, Department of Audit, Shandong Youth Political College, Jinan 250103, Shandong Province, China
Hong-Jie Song, Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610021, Sichuan Province, China
Hui-Qiang Sun, Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Sun HQ designed the research study; Hou C, Yang YB, and Wang XX performed the research; Xue B and Song HJ contributed the analytic tools and analyzed the data; Hou C and Zhu HZ wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hui-Qiang Sun, Doctor, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, No. 44-1 Wenhuaxilu Road, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China. whitedove69@163.com
Received: December 24, 2022
Peer-review started: December 24, 2022
First decision: February 17, 2023
Revised: February 28, 2023
Accepted: April 13, 2023
Article in press: April 13, 2023
Published online: May 26, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Selection of the most appropriate maxillo-mandibular relationship and transfer of occlusal information are crucial steps in occlusal reconstruction. The traditional method is complicated, has high technical sensitivity, and may cause the accumulation of errors. In this case, a digital occlusal relation transfer method was established using digital intraoral scanning to improve the accuracy and efficiency of occlusal reconstruction. This method not only prevents the loss of the optimal maxillo-mandibular relationship but also directly transfers the facial morphology of the temporary prosthesis to the final prosthesis, thus achieving a good transfer of aesthetic and functional information. Digital intraoral scanning makes recording the jaw position relationship between the maxilla and mandible, which is the most important but challenging aspect in the treatment process, clear, recordable, reproducible, and selectable.