Complete Digital Workflow for Fabricating an Occlusal Device Using Artificial Intelligence- Powered Design Software and Additive Manufacturing: A Dental Method

Int J Prosthodont. 2024 Feb 21;37(7):275-284. doi: 10.11607/ijp.8941.

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been expanding into areas that were thought to be reserved for human experts and has a tremendous potential to improve patient care and revolutionize the healthcare field. Recently launched AI-powered dental design solutions enable automated occlusal device design. This article describes a dental method for the complete digital workflow for occlusal device fabrication using two different AIpowered design software programs (Medit Splints and 3Shape Automate) and additive manufacturing. Additionally, the benefits and drawbacks of this workflow were reviewed and compared to conventional workflows.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Computer-Aided Design*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Humans
  • Occlusal Splints
  • Software*
  • Workflow*