J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2022 Jul;60(3):276-282. 10.4047/jkap.2022.60.3.276.

Web viewer for sharing of prosthesis design between laboratory and clinic: Case report

• Jang SW
• Lee HJ
• Kim SY
• Lee DH

• KMID: 2532261
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2022.60.3.276

Abstract

Close communication between clinicians and dental technicians is an important factor in providing successful prostheses. The exchange of opinions with laboratories has mainly been in the form of written prescriptions and a photos, but it has been reported that information transmission may be limited. Currently, as digital technology-based prosthesis fabrication is common, 3D image objects can be stored on the web and can be easily viewed through a mobile web browser. In this article, we introduce cases where the design of the prosthesis was improved by designing the prosthesis using CAD software and reviewing the prosthesis designed with the clinical side through a web viewer. Through this protocol, it was possible to improve the occlusal surface and crown contour, the opposing teeth condition, the size of the gingival embrasure, and the shape of pontic. The process of sharing, discussing, and modifying the prosthesis design with the clinician and technician through a web viewer contributes to reflecting the diversity of oral conditions and individualized needs, thereby helping to make functional and esthetic prostheses.

Keyword

CAD; Communication; Prosthesis design; Web viewer