Digital occlusal reconstruction guided by functional, aesthetic, and minimally invasive principles: Clinical pathway and key technologies

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-1366.2026.01.005

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Abstract:

Occlusal reconstruction serves as a critical approach for severe tooth wear and dentition defects. Recently, digital technology has increasingly integrated into the entire workflow of occlusal rehabilitation, covering data acquisition, virtual design and restoration fabrication, which has significantly enhanced both restoration precision and clinical efficiency. Guided by functional, aesthetic, and minimally invasive principles, this paper systematically reviews the clinical pathways and key techniques in occlusal rehabilitation. Furthermore, it explores the clinical value and current limitations of the digital workflow, aiming to provide clinical insights and research strategies for digital occlusal rehabilitation.

Key words: Digital occlusal rehabilitation, Aesthetics restoration, Functional restoration, Minimally invasive restoration, Prosthodontics

Xinchun Zhang, Xin Wang, Le Fan. Digital occlusal reconstruction guided by functional, aesthetic, and minimally invasive principles: Clinical pathway and key technologies[J]. Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(01): 34-39.

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