Vertical dimension of occlusion restoration using a digital injectable composite resin technique: A 5-year clinical follow-up
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dentists restoring VDO with composite now have 5-year evidence that a fully digital injectable resin protocol can maintain occlusal stability and esthetics without conventional laboratory work, directly impacting workflow, lab fees, and chair time for restorative and prosthodontic practices.
Key points
- Protocol used direct injectable composite resin delivered via 3-D-printed guides after digital VDO planning, eliminating impressions and wax-ups.
- Follow-up at 5 years showed stable occlusion, no measurable wear, and intact marginal adaptation in 100 % of 28 treated arches.
- Authors note the technique reduces lab costs and allows single-visit restorations for patients with lost vertical dimension due to wear or bruxism.
- Technique is applicable to full-arch or segmental VDO increases and can be performed chair-side by general or prosthodontic practices with in-office 3-D printing capability.
Who should care
Read the original on Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)
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