Digitally Designed Zirconia Hardy Cutters - Abstract
This case report demonstrates the conversion of a traditional hardy cutter denture into a new milled denture with a more esthetic zirconia hardy cutter. Hardy cutter denture teeth provide increase-chewing capability for denture wearers but are considered non-esthetic by many due to the show of metal. By utilizing digital dentistry and zirconia to fabricate denture teeth with a Hardy Cutter chewing surface a more esthetic option can be offered to the patient who desires increased functional capability with a removable prosthesis.Conclusion: Pre-operatory tridimensional radiological diagnosis is essential to safely insert an implant in fresh extraction sockets of maxillary premolars and molars in order to avoid complications such as sinus floor perforation.