Dr. Jaafar Abduo Associate Professor, Prosthodontics
Title:
Digital workflows in prosthodontics: reliability and challenges
Lecture 1: The role of digital workflows in modern prosthodontics
Lecture 2: Optimizing the outcome of prosthodontic digital workflows
Outline:
The increasing demand for simpler, quicker, predictable, aesthetic, and outcome-driven prosthodontic treatments has led to the growing popularity of digital workflows in prosthodontics. The fundamental steps of any prosthodontic treatment include:
- diagnosis and planning,
- recording the prosthesis supporting structures,
- occlusal registration,
- prosthesis design,
- prosthesis manufacturing.
The integration of digital technologies within prosthodontics has transformed each of these steps, leading to substantial changes in treatment workflows. Unlike conventional prosthodontic workflows, digital workflows are rapidly evolving, with a high likelihood of significant improvements in the near future.
The lectures aim to:
- Illustrate the importance of digital workflows in modern prosthodontics
- Discuss available digital workflows in relation to different areas of prosthodontics
- Explore how recent advancements in digital dentistry are likely to shape the future of prosthodontics
