Dec 12, 2025 – Yenepoya Dental College recently held a specialized hands-on workshop focused on , aiming to bridge the gap between traditional denture fabrication techniques and cutting-edge digital workflows. The one-day event attracted over 80 dental clinicians, prosthodontists, and lab technicians from South India, with a core focus on translating digital innovations into practical denture restoration solutions.
Participants engaged in immersive training sessions covering AI-powered CAD design for custom dentures, intraoral 3D scanning for precise oral cavity modeling, and digital milling of high-performance materials like zirconia and lithium disilicate. Industry partners showcased state-of-the-art equipment, demonstrating how digital scanning eliminates the need for messy traditional impressions, while computer-guided milling ensures consistent fit and aesthetics for edentulous patients or those with facial defects.
Key discussions centered on integrating digital tools into daily clinical practice, especially for complex cases such as implant-supported overdentures and custom maxillofacial prostheses for post-cancer patients. Expert speakers shared case studies where digital workflows reduced denture production time by 50% and boosted patient satisfaction rates due to improved comfort and natural-looking results.
By fostering collaboration between academia and industry, Yenepoya Dental College's initiative marks a key step in standardizing digital prosthetic practices, empowering dental professionals to deliver higher-quality, patient-centric denture care.