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Digital workflows for the management of tooth wear

British Dental Journal volume 234, pages 427–431 (2023)Cite this article

Abstract

For patients affected by tooth wear who require treatment to restore their dentition, the methods chosen can increasingly involve digital technology, with potentially less use of traditional, analogue treatment methods. Digital technology has transformed clinical photography and dental radiology, and is now available for most of the stages required for managing these patients. Continuous development of these digital technologies, both in the system capability and in the clinician interface, has brought the digital workflow within reach of more clinicians and therefore, for the treatment of more patients. While it is recognised that the comprehensive use of digital technologies is currently most likely to be used in clinical practice by specialist and private practitioners, it is expected that interest in and understanding of digital workflows will increase throughout the dental profession.

This paper provides a step-by-step overview of the digital workflow, for both simple and complex cases.

Key points

  • Recognises the use of digital technology in tooth wear management.

  • Identifies the treatment workflow involved in digital dentistry.

  • Understands the advantages of the virtual patient.

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Yar, R. Digital workflows for the management of tooth wear. Br Dent J 234, 427–431 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-5657-4

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