Case Study 5 - Digital Dentures

Digital dentures offer a transformative approach to patient care by streamlining the denture-making process. The entire process can occur in as little as three appointments. With fewer appointments and a highly efficient workflow, digital dentures ensure a precise fit through advanced digital scans and fabrication techniques. This results in enhanced outcomes for the patient with respect to esthetics and a natural, lifelike appearance.

Female patient presents us with old denture. She is not satisfied with the esthetics or fit.

The patient's old denture was scanned and duplicated with a 3D printer. This duplicate was then used to capture the tissue to ensure an ideal-fitting denture.

The copy denture impression is then digitized and a new denture is designed utilizing our advance lab software.

A prototype is created using our advanced 3D printers. This allows the patient to not only try in the esthetics and phonetics, but it also allows her to test out the actual fit!

The initial prototype had an excellent fit, however the patient wanted longer, less square teeth.

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Once the final design has been prototyped, the final prosthetic can be fabricated. The denture can be fabricated using traditional methods or utilizing new 3D printing technology.

The strength of the denture comes from the base. Newer nano fusion hybrid 3D printed resins provide the strength while the digital design give us the ability to replicate the prosthetic if it were to get lost or broken.

The advancements in 3D printed resins allow for gorgeous prosthetic teeth. These resins have a perfect balance of strength and translucence, making them an ideal choice for digital dentures.

The final prosthetic is assembled in our state-of-the-art dental lab. The denture is then customized and characterized to meet the esthetic needs of the patient. The end result is a beautiful, precise and esthetic digital denture.

Delivery of the final denture is a streamlined process because all of the critical areas were worked out in the prototype phases. The patient has already verified fit, feel, and esthetics prior to this appointment.

The power of the digital denture process eliminates so many of the limitations of tradition dentures. Patients have peace of mind knowing that if anything were to happen to the denture, we can remake it without having to start from scratch.

meet Dr. Timothy Anderson
meet Dr. Timothy Anderson

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MISSOURI RIVER DENTAL

“I believe in comprehensive, quality oral health care that is patient-centered. I strive to create a positive and comfortable experience for each patient while still meeting their dental needs, wishes and expectations.”

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dr. anderson using the solea laser. missouri river dental <br>features the latest in dental technologies.
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features the latest in dental technologies.

TECH AT
MISSOURI RIVER DENTAL

We were the first to bring the Solea Laser to North Dakota which allowed us to do fillings without anesthetic which was a game changer for the patient experience.

our team is excited to welcome you to your new dental home
our team is excited to welcome you to your new dental home

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MISSOURI RIVER DENTAL

All team members have an education focus in being constant learners in all things dental and you will experience that the minute you walk into our doors.

dental implants help to preserve the integrity of your jawbone density and save your jawbone from atrophy
dental implants help to preserve the integrity of your jawbone density and save your jawbone from atrophy

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our entire practice centralizes on <br>patient experience and positive dental outcomes.
our entire practice centralizes on
patient experience and positive dental outcomes.

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MISSOURI RIVER DENTAL

Our goal of this office was to create a dental atmosphere like no other in our community, almost a modern high end hotel-like experience for guests to arrive and feel at ease all while receiving exceptional dental care.