An open-source multifunctional registration device for implant-supported complete dentures

A 3D printed registration device is described for implant-supported complete dentures that simultaneously register implant position, soft-tissue contour, anterior tooth position, occlusal vertical dimension, and centric relation. This information is captured clinically in 10 to 20 minutes and can then be transferred to the dental laboratory technician to continue the prosthetic workflow. The standard tessellation language (STL) file for the registration device is available for free download and use. (J Prosthet Dent 2021;125:592-6)

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This study introduces a 3D printed registration device for implant-supported complete dentures, which can efficiently capture critical information such as implant position, soft-tissue contour, anterior tooth position, occlusal vertical dimension, and centric relation in a clinical setting. The STL file for the registration device is freely available for download and use, facilitating communication between clinicians and dental laboratory technicians.