I’ve been diving into the design of custom implant bridges lately, and I keep running into issues with fit and aesthetics… It seems like every patient’s anatomy presents a unique challenge, especially when balancing function with the need for a natural look. Anyone else grappling with this — would love to hear your thoughts or any tricks you’ve picked up.
I totally get where you’re coming from. I had a similar struggle with one patient whose arch was really narrow, and I found that using digital impressions made a huge difference in capturing the details needed for better fit. It also helped with the aesthetics since I could visualize the final result more clearly before fabricating.
I hear ya! I’ve had luck with contouring the intaglio surface to adapt better. Have you tried using temporary prototypes to tweak fit before finalizing?
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