A Digital-To-Physical Mounting Strategy without Record Bases using A 3D-Printed Gyroid-Based Mounting Jig
In patients with insufficient posterior occlusal support, transfer of the interocclusal relationship to a mechanical articulator commonly requires record bases to stabilize gypsum casts. This short communication describes a digital-to-physical workflow that combines intraoral scanner-derived interocclusal registration with a patient-specific, 3D-printed gyroid-based mounting jig. Digital mounting was established intraorally and transferred to gypsum casts mounted on an articulator without an additional clinical visit. The workflow was demonstrated in a single clinical case as a proof of concept. This approach may reduce clinical steps and facilitate efficient articulator mounting in selected clinical situations.
Authors
- Hyeonjong Lee
- Sangmin Ham
- Minseo Kim
- Irena Sailer
Publication Details
- Journal
- The International Journal of Prosthodontics
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.9630
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00