Andra-Nicoleta Bejan, Dumitriu Diana, Forna Norina
ABSTRACT
Background: The digital transformation of dentistry represents one of the most important technological developments of the last decades. The integration of intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM systems, 3D printing and artificial intelligence has profoundly changed the way prosthetic restorations are diagnosed, planned and performed. Especially in the field of removable partial prostheses, digital flows have begun to progressively replace conventional procedures based on classic impressions, plaster casts and laborious laboratory techniques.
Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the current state of digital flows in dental prosthetics, with an emphasis on the realization of removable partial dentures, based on a base of recent reference articles.
Materials and methods: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science for studies published between 2016 and 2026. Eligible articles included clinical trials, observational studies and systematic reviews focusing on the integration of the digital workflow in removable prosthetics.
Results demonstrate significant gains in treatment precision, patient satisfaction, and practice efficiency. Although there are still limitations related to digital fingerprinting in complex cases and the lack of extensive clinical evidence, the current results support the progressive integration of digital flows into current practice.
Conclusions: Digital protocols represent the future of modern dental prosthetics and have significantly changed the way removable partial dentures are made. The use of intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM systems and additive technologies offer important advantages in terms of accuracy, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
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