Digital workflow for articulating maxillary and mandibular 3D arch models using an open source 3D modeling software program
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2020
Abstract
Virtual planning in digital dentistry enables easier communication between technicians, clinicians, and patients, and faster performance. Dental computer-aided design (CAD) software programs have been used for this purpose. One of the most crucial steps in virtual planning is mounting and articulating the maxillary and mandibular arch 3D models to simulate and evaluate the occlusion as a part of the virtual mock-up. The aim of this article was to describe a more cost-effective digital technique utilizing a scanned interocclusal record for articulating the cast models virtually. For this purpose, the open source Autodesk Meshmixer software program was used.
Keywords
Digital articulation, Digital dentistry, Meshmixer, Virtual planning
Divisions
Dentistry
Publication Title
Quintessence International
Volume
51
Issue
9
Publisher
Quintessence Publishing Company
Publisher Location
4350 CHANDLER DRIVE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 USA