Integration of intraoral digital scans with a 3D facial scan for anterior tooth rehabilitation

Abstract

This article describes a digital technique that combines intraoral digital scans with a 3-dimensional facial scan to predict the outcome ofprosthodontictreatment ofanterior teethat thetreatment planningphase. This approach may increase patient acceptance of the definitive treatment, as the alteredfacial appearanceis visualized with definitive prosthodontic restorations, thereby improving communication before treatment begins.