Abdulkarim Layla I, Alharamlah Faisal Saad S, Abubshait Razan M, Alotaibi Deemah A, Abouonq Anas O
Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Khobar, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Oct 24;16(10):e72286. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72286. eCollection 2024 Oct.
The field of prosthodontics has seen substantial advancements with the integration of digital workflows, which have revolutionized traditional clinical practices. These digital technologies, including intraoral scanners (IOS), computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), have enhanced the precision, efficiency, and overall quality of prosthetic restorations. This review explores the clinical outcomes of adopting digital workflows in prosthodontics, with a focus on their impact on accuracy, time efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Additionally, the review addresses the challenges and barriers to widespread adoption, such as high equipment costs and the need for continuous updates and training. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, selecting peer-reviewed studies that focused on the use of digital workflows in tooth-borne and implant-supported prostheses. Findings suggest that digital workflows provide superior accuracy in prosthesis fabrication and significantly reduce treatment time, particularly with the advent of chairside CAD/CAM systems that enable same-day restorations. Furthermore, patient satisfaction is improved due to increased comfort and reduced treatment duration. However, barriers such as the financial investment and learning curve remain obstacles to broader implementation. The review highlights the transformative potential of digital workflows in prosthodontics and emphasizes the need for more long-term clinical studies to further establish their efficacy.
随着数字工作流程的整合，口腔修复学领域取得了重大进展，这彻底改变了传统的临床实践。这些数字技术，包括口腔内扫描仪（IOS）、计算机辅助设计（CAD）和计算机辅助制造（CAM），提高了修复体的精度、效率和整体质量。本综述探讨了在口腔修复学中采用数字工作流程的临床结果，重点关注其对准确性、时间效率和患者满意度的影响。此外，该综述还讨论了广泛采用数字工作流程的挑战和障碍，如设备成本高以及需要持续更新和培训。进行了全面的文献综述，选择了专注于在牙支持和种植体支持修复体中使用数字工作流程的同行评审研究。研究结果表明，数字工作流程在修复体制作中提供了更高的准确性，并显著缩短了治疗时间，特别是随着椅旁CAD/CAM系统的出现，能够实现当日修复。此外，由于舒适度提高和治疗时间缩短，患者满意度也得到了改善。然而，诸如财务投资和学习曲线等障碍仍然是更广泛实施的障碍。该综述强调了数字工作流程在口腔修复学中的变革潜力，并强调需要更多长期临床研究来进一步确定其疗效。
