DIGITAL WAXING IN DENTISTRY: APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL BENEFITS
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Computer-Aided design; Printing, Three-Dimensional; Mouth Rehabilitation; Dentistry.Abstract
Digital waxing is a functional tool used in the planning and execution of various dental treatments in a dynamic way. Objective: To review the literature about the applications and clinical benefits of digital waxing, assessing its efficiency and precision in rehabilitative, aesthetic, and functional dental treatments. Methodology: An integrative review was conducted using databases such as PUBMED, LILACS, BBO, BVS and Google Scholar, applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for articles published between 2019 and 2024. Results: Digital waxing has been widely used in fields such as dental education, dentistry, prosthetics, and dental materials, offering significant advantages over conventional methods. Considerations: Digital waxing is a promising tool in dentistry, enhancing the predictability and personalization of treatments, although there are variations in outcomes between different CAD/CAM systems, requiring greater technical knowledge from professionals.
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