Andrea Somogyi

Dr. Andrea Somogyi

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

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8 May 2023 in Dentistry Journal
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ASAndrea Somogyi
Andrea Somogyi
Daniel VeghDaniel Vegh
Daniel Vegh
IRIvett Róth
Ivett Róth
THTamás Hegedüs
Tamás Hegedüs
PSPéter Schmidt
Péter Schmidt
ZGZoltán Géczi
Zoltán Géczi
Introduction: This article describes the authors’ digital workflow-based method for fabricating intraoral occlusal splints, from planning to the evaluation phase. Materials and Methods: In our protocol, first, we had a registration phase. This included taking digital impressions, determining the centric relation (CR) position with the deprogrammer Luci Jig, and using the digital facebow for measuring the individual values. The laboratory phase was next, which included planning and manufacturing with a 3D printer. The last phase was delivery, when we checked the stability of the splint and adjusted the occlusal part. Result: The average cost is lower for a fully digital splint than for conventional methods. In terms of time, there was also a significant difference between the classic and digital routes. From a dental technical point of view, the execution was much more predictable. The printed material was very rigid and, therefore, fragile. Compared to the analog method, the retention was much weaker. Conclusion: The presented method permits time-efficient laboratory production, and may also be performed chairside in a dental office. The technology is perfectly applicable to everyday life. In addition to its many beneficial properties, its negative properties must also be highlighted.