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Review
. 2014 Jan;58(1):247-55.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2013.09.006.

A critically appraised topic review of computer-aided design/computer-aided machining of removable partial denture frameworks

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A critically appraised topic review of computer-aided design/computer-aided machining of removable partial denture frameworks

Lisa A Lang et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2014 Jan.

Abstract

A critically appraised topic (CAT) review is presented about the use of computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided machining (CAM) removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks. A systematic search of the literature supporting CAD/CAM RPD systems revealed no randomized clinical trials, hence the CAT review was performed. A PubMed search yielded 9 articles meeting the inclusion criteria. Each article was characterized by study design and level of evidence. No clinical outcomes research has been published on the use of CAD/CAM RPDs. Low levels of evidence were found in the available literature. Clinical research studies are needed to determine the efficacy of this treatment modality.

Keywords: CAD/CAM; Computer-aided design; Computer-aided machining; Critically appraised topic (CAT); Removable partial denture.

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