Digital Workflow in Reconstructive Dentistry is the result of efforts made by the academic team at the Department of Prosthodontics, University Hospital of Freiburg. It aims to build a fundamental understanding of the general principles, science, and clinics of digital dental medicine. The information provided within these pages summarizes the various components of the digital workflow in reconstructive dentistry and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, insights are provided about upcoming, game-changing technologies. By reading this book, students, clinicians, and researchers will gain and enhance their knowledge about digital dental medicine and identify the areas they need to focus on next in order to integrate the available technologies in their daily work. Clearly, the path of digital dental medicine will not stop here. Contributors Amirah M. R. Alammar • Abdulaziz Alsahaf • Wael Att • Maria Bateli • Jasmin Bernhart • Shaza Bishti • Sarah Blattner • Miha Brezavšček • Sandy Cepa • Nadine Emmanoulidi • Ahmed Fawzy • Manrique Fonseca • Michele Frapporti • Rumpa Ganguly • Yousef Al-Ghamdi • Petra Ch. Gierthmuehlen • Aiste Gintaute • Ulrich Lamott • Christos Lamprinos • Matthias Petsch • Udo Plaster • Aikaterini Ploumaki • Hanna Rauberger • Elisabeth Schwartzkopff • Christian F. Selz • Thamer Al-Sharif • Benedikt Spies • Frank A. Spitznagel • Jörg R. Strub • Michael Swain • Taskin Tuna • Alexander Vuck • Siegbert Witkowski

Digital equipment in all dental practices is commonplace. From digital imaging through electronic recordkeeping, general dentists and specialists are seeing more accurate diagnoses, faster treatment times, and lower costs for equipment. Here in one volume is a comprehensive look at the digital technology available, describing indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and applications in the various dental fields. Included are digital imaging, digital impressions, digital operative dentistry, digital prosthodontics, digital implant fabrication and placement, and digital applications in endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. The book is ideal for dental students seeking a reference for digital dental technology and for seasoned practitioners and specialists interested in incorporating digital technology in their daily practice.

Zusammenfassung: This book focuses on recent technological advances in digital dentistry. It provides information on digital aspects in all dental fields including digital caries detection systems, digital color matching, and digital applications in periodontology, surgical implant placement, oral histopathology and pediatric dentistry. Training in emerging and new digital techniques is inevitable in the dental profession. This book contains detailed digital procedures, their basics and their applications. It is divided into three parts: Basic Digital Systems in Dentistry, Novelties and Advances in Digital Dentistry, The Future of Digital Dentistry and Applications. Readers will learn about Artificial Intelligence in dentistry, tissue engineering applications and dental education tools in digital dentistry. The book is a must have for all dental practitioners who would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding of digital systems in dentistry

This book offers up-to-date, readily understandable guidance on the materials and equipment employed in digital restorative dentistry and on the specific clinical procedures that may be performed using the new technologies. The key components of digital restorative dentistry – image acquisition, prosthetic/restorative design, and fabrication – are fully addressed. Readers will find helpful information on scanners, the software for prosthetic design, and the materials and technologies for prosthesis fabrication, including laser sintering, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, and laser ablation. The section on clinical procedures explains all aspects of the use of digital technologies in the treatment of patients requiring removable partial dentures, complete dentures, fixed partial prostheses, crowns, endodontics, and implant surgery and prosthodontics. The field of restorative and prosthetic dentistry is undergoing rapid transition as these new technologies come to play an increasingly central role in everyday dental practice. In bridging the knowledge gap that this technological revolution has created in the field of dentistry, the book will satisfy the needs of both dentists and dental students.

An indispensable introduction to using digital technology in dentistry Digital Dentistry: A Step-by-Step Guide and Case Atlas provides basic information on the use of digital resources to find a diagnosis, create a treatment plan, and execute that strategy within different dental specialisms. This manual includes the science behind all procedures that use digital technology and provides a clinical step-by-step guide toward the use of these developments for every dental specialty area. Users will find a wide range of areas covered, from prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and endodontics to oral and maxillofacial surgery and public health. This book also includes: A guide to all current basic digital imaging and CAD-CAM procedures, with an emphasis on the most popular systems and software programs. An atlas of multidisciplinary cases that were treated with digital dentistry, from diagnosis and treatment planning to execution and follow-up, in order of complexity Assessment of the scientific basis for using digital dentistry in each category A presentation of clinical cases to support the use of digital methodologies in all relevant scenarios An exploration of the role of digital dentistry in dental public health, preventive dentistry, and dental education Ideal for dental clinicians—general practitioners and specialists—as well as all other dental professionals, such as dental technologists, dental hygienists, and dental students, Digital Dentistry: A Step-by-Step Guide and Case Atlas is an essential tool and reference work to help dental practitioners streamline and update their practice with the most up-to-date technologies.

In this book, we have explored the strategies, tools, and mindset required for dentists to thrive in the digital era. The digital revolution has brought about unprecedented opportunities for dental professionals to enhance patient care, streamline processes, and build a strong online presence. As we conclude this journey, let's reflect on the key takeaways and issue a call to action for dentists ready to embrace the digital transformation. The dental industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing patient expectations. To remain competitive and provide exceptional care, it is crucial for dentists to adapt and harness the power of digital tools and strategies. Building a strong online presence, leveraging social media, optimizing websites for search engines, and embracing digital marketing are essential steps to reach and engage with today's digital-savvy patients. Furthermore, the digital revolution presents opportunities for dental professionals to enhance patient experiences, improve workflows, and stay at the forefront of the industry. Embracing innovations such as digital dentistry, electronic health records, and tele-dentistry can revolutionize the way dental practices operate and connect with patients. By adopting these advancements, dentists can deliver more precise treatments, streamline administrative tasks, and offer greater accessibility and convenience to their patients.

New science and technologies have already made their way into all aspects of dental practice and have changed traditional approaches to diagnostics, risk assessment, prevention, and many procedures in clinical dentistry. Maintaining a successful dental office takes a lot of hard work. There are many responsibilities associated with keeping the practice running smoothly, from the front-office tasks to clinical work. Dental practice management software allows us to handle all of these tasks with one application. Computers have been used in dentistry since the 1960s. Since then, computers and information technology have spread progressively in the dental practice. Being a recent addition to the array of treatment options available to the dentist, computer-based technology is still a focus of study, research and development. The three areas of application of dental software are diagnosis, treatment and communication. The use of software technology not only reduces treatment time, but also yields good results that are reproducible and internationally recognized. As Computers and software are the integral part of dentistry, they help in maintenance of patient record, insurance, patient education, investigation, treatment outcome, simulations, fabrication of prosthesis, etc. This book is intended to give a deeper insight of various software used in dentistry and enable dental professionals to deliver treatment with the help of computer-aided tools. This book also aims to provide in depth knowledge about digital dentistry and its use in routine dental practice making dental care more precise and effective