A combined approach to fixed and removable prosthodontics: a case study

This case report discusses the combined use of digital and analogue workflows to restore a patient's collapsing dentition. With the ever-increasing use of digital dentistry, analogue techniques are often suppressed, however they still form an important part in fabricating soft tissue-borne prosthetics. In this case, an immediate analogue complete denture was constructed for the maxillary arch while the mandibular arch was temporized with digitally designed temporary restorations. After 6 months the mandibular arch was restored using a combination of ceramic crowns, bridges and veneers; the maxillary arch was definitively restored with a digitally designed, milled and stained prosthesis, using the reference denture technique. At an increased vertical dimension, a good outcome was observed, restoring function but more importantly confidence. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This article illustrates the integration of digital and analogue workflows in managing a failed dentition, incorporating both fixed and removable prosthodontic approaches.