Abstract: Dental blank for the production of a dental prosthetic restoration, in particular of a multi-coloured dental prosthetic restoration, by processing removing the outer region of the blank, comprising (i) an inner connecting element having an preferably peg-shaped scaffold region in the direction of the coronal region of the dental blank and an implant connection geometry in the radicular direction of the dental blank, (ii) wherein the scaffold region of the connecting element is connected to a dentin scaffold region in the direction of the coronal region of the blank, and wherein (iii) the dentin scaffold region is connected to an (iv) outer region of the blank in the region of enamel in the direction of the coronal region of the blank, and wherein (v) the dental blank has an inner elongated lumen for fastening of the produced dental prosthetic restoration on an implant or abutment by means of a connecting screw or a bolt.

Abstract: A method for producing a dental prosthesis, and a dental prosthesis made according to the method, the method having the following chronological steps: a) producing a first, provisional dental prosthesis comprising a prosthetic base and provisional prosthetic teeth having occlusal surfaces, whereby data that indicate at least a 3-dimensional form of the occlusal surfaces are stored or have been stored as data record A, b) after subtractive occlusal processing of at least one of the provisional prosthetic teeth, determining at least the 3-dimensional occlusal surfaces of the processed provisional prosthetic teeth, or determining the 3-dimensional surface of the first dental prosthesis is determined as a whole, c) storing data that indicate at least a form of the 3-dimensional occlusal surfaces as data record B, d) calculating, via a computer comparison of data record B with data record A, differences in the forms of the provisional prosthetic teeth before and after subtractive occlusal processing and, from t

Abstract: Method for producing a three-dimensional model of at least a partial jaw comprising: fully-automatic shaping of at least one recess for accommodating a laboratory analogue into the alveolar ridge of the model using three-dimensional scanning data and shaping the depth, position, and orientation of the at least one recess such that the crestal end of the laboratory analogue inserted into said recess coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw; or fully-automatic shaping of at least one vestibular, lingual or palatinal feed-through through the model into the at least one recess using three-dimensional scanning data and arranging the feed-through such that the crestal end of a laboratory analogue coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw when the laboratory analogue is fixed in place with a pin inserted through the feed-through in the model into an opening in the laboratory analogue.

Abstract: Dental blank for the production of a dental prosthetic restoration, in particular of a multi-coloured dental prosthetic restoration, by processing removing the outer region of the blank, comprising (i) an inner connecting element having an preferably peg-shaped scaffold region in the direction of the coronal region of the dental blank and an implant connection geometry in the radicular direction of the dental blank, (ii) wherein the scaffold region of the connecting element is connected to a dentin scaffold region in the direction of the coronal region of the blank, and wherein (iii) the dentin scaffold region is connected to an (iv) outer region of the blank in the region of enamel in the direction of the coronal region of the blank, and wherein (v) the dental blank has an inner elongated lumen for fastening of the produced dental prosthetic restoration on an implant or abutment by means of a connecting screw or a bolt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a denture base semi-finished product with the following steps: 1) Recording and digitalizing the oral cavity situation of a patient, wherein a digital three-dimensional oral cavity model of the patient is produced, or providing a digital three-dimensional oral cavity model of the oral cavity situation of a patient; 2) Implementing a first calculation in which a digital three-dimensional first model (A) of a denture base is calculated, wherein the oral cavity model of the oral cavity situation is used as a basis for the first calculation; 3) Conducting a second calculation, in which a digital three-dimensional second model (B) of a denture base semi-finished product is calculated from the first model (A) of the denture base, wherein volume is added at least in sections to the three-dimensional model (A) of the denture base; and 4) Producing the denture base semi-finished product with a Rapid Prototyping method, wherein with the Rapid Prototyping method, a CAM met

Abstract: A method for taking an impression for producing a dental prosthesis involves: A) generating an impression of regions of the upper jaw and lower jaw of a patient using an at least two-part tray, whereby the tray is inserted into the oral cavity of the patient; B) fixing the at least two tray parts to each other or against each other; C) determining the position and orientation of the at least two tray parts with respect to each other; and D) taking the tray parts out of the oral cavity of the patient. Also disclosed is the tray for implementing the method, whereby at least one marking is arranged on the surface of each tray part, and a device for intra-oral determination of the orientation and position of the marking and, thus, the at least two tray parts, is provided, whereby the device comprises a computer and a recording facility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a dental prosthesis with the chronological steps: A) Inserting the prosthetic teeth into the prosthetic base and connecting them with it in such a way that after their insertion into the prosthetic base the prosthetic teeth have limited movability in the prosthetic base B) Changing the position and/or the orientation of at least one prosthetic tooth in the prosthetic base; C) Fixing the prosthetic teeth on the coronal side in a key, and securing the orientation and position of the prosthetic teeth to one another in the changed position and/or orientation; D) Separating the prosthetic teeth from the prosthetic base; F) Fastening the prosthetic teeth in the prosthetic base with a cement or an adhesive, the gaps between the surfaces of the prosthetic base that are provided for fixation of the prosthetic teeth and the prosthetic teeth being filled with the cement or the adhesive; and G) Allowing the cement or adhesive to harden, the prosthetic teeth being solidl

Abstract: The invention relates to a temporary dental prosthesis for determining abrasion facets, having at least one prosthetic tooth, in which at least the occlusion surface of the prosthetic tooth or at least one of the prosthetic teeth is made of a material that is abradable such that, within a maximum of 12 weeks of use as a dental prosthesis by a patient, abrasion facets are produced on the prosthetic teeth and are suitable for ascertaining the chewing movements of the jaw of the patient. The invention also relates to a method for determining the chewing movement of a set of teeth from measured abrasion facets, in which a temporary dental prosthesis made of an abradable material is inserted in a patient, and to a method for producing a final dental prosthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a dental prosthesis having the following chronological method steps: a) a first, provisional dental prosthesis comprising at least one first prosthetic base (1) and several provisional prosthetic teeth (4) is produced, whereby data that indicate at least the 3-dimensional form of the occlusal surfaces (6) of the provisional prosthetic teeth (4) of the provisional dental prosthesis are stored as data record A or have already been stored as data record A b) after subtractive occlusal processing of at least one of the provisional prosthetic teeth (4), at least the 3-dimensional occlusal surfaces (6) of the processed provisional prosthetic teeth (4) of the first dental prosthesis are determined, or the 3-dimensional surface of the first dental prosthesis is determined as a whole c) data that indicate at least the 3-dimensional form of the occlusal surfaces (6) of the processed provisional prosthetic teeth (4) are stored as data record B d) via a computer comparison

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the positioning of prosthetic teeth in a denture base, wherein at least one respective recess is provided in the basal side of the prosthetic teeth and/or a plurality of recesses are provided in the denture base in the surface pointing in the occlusal direction, wherein the prosthetic teeth are connected to the denture base by inserting pins into the recesses, wherein the pins are arranged at the basal side of the prosthetic teeth and/or in the occlusal direction on the denture base and/or the pins are connected as separate retaining pins to the prosthetic teeth and the denture base, wherein the pins have engaging means and the recesses have corresponding counter engaging means, such that, during insertion, the pins lock with the recesses in such a way that the prosthetic teeth are pulled by a mechanical tension against the denture base and connected to the denture base.

Abstract: A method produces one or more dentures wherein the dentures have a base element that holds at least two tooth blanks. The method comprises producing a negative mold by machining on the basis of a digital image of a tooth situation and shortening, by machining, a length dimension of the tooth blanks that are preassembled and held in the negative mold from a basal side in order to achieve a tooth line adapted to the tooth situation. The method also comprises connecting the base element and the shortened tooth blanks to form the dentures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a denture base semi-finished product with the following steps: 1) Recording and digitalizing the oral cavity situation of a patient, wherein a digital three-dimensional oral cavity model of the patient is produced, or providing a digital three-dimensional oral cavity model of the oral cavity situation of a patient; 2) Implementing a first calculation in which a digital three-dimensional first model (A) of a denture base is calculated, wherein the oral cavity model of the oral cavity situation is used as a basis for the first calculation; 3) Conducting a second calculation, in which a digital three-dimensional second model (B) of a denture base semi-finished product is calculated from the first model (A) of the denture base, wherein volume is added at least in sections to the three-dimensional model (A) of the denture base; and 4) Producing the denture base semi-finished product with a Rapid Prototyping method, wherein with the Rapid Prototyping method, a CAM met

Abstract: Dental compositions and methods provide a flowable ceramic powder of a powdered component, wherein the compositions and methods comprise at least one dental glass, glass ceramics, metal oxide, mixed oxide selected from metal oxides and/or a mixture comprising at least two of said components, a printable dental ink. Moreover, the compositions and methods produce dental prosthetic form bodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a temporary dental prosthesis for determining abrasion facets, having at least one prosthetic tooth, in which at least the occlusion surface of the prosthetic tooth or at least one of the prosthetic teeth is made of a material that is abradable such that, within a maximum of 12 weeks of use as a dental prosthesis by a patient, abrasion facets are produced on the prosthetic teeth and are suitable for ascertaining the chewing movements of the jaw of the patient. The invention also relates to a method for determining the chewing movement of a set of teeth from measured abrasion facets, in which a temporary dental prosthesis made of an abradable material is inserted in a patient, and to a method for producing a final dental prosthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a dental prosthesis with the chronological steps: A) Inserting the prosthetic teeth into the prosthetic base and connecting them with it in such a way that after their insertion into the prosthetic base the prosthetic teeth have limited movability in the prosthetic base B) Changing the position and/or the orientation of at least one prosthetic tooth in the prosthetic base; C) Fixing the prosthetic teeth on the coronal side in a key, and securing the orientation and position of the prosthetic teeth to one another in the changed position and/or orientation; D) Separating the prosthetic teeth from the prosthetic base; F) Fastening the prosthetic teeth in the prosthetic base with a cement or an adhesive, the gaps between the surfaces of the prosthetic base that are provided for fixation of the prosthetic teeth and the prosthetic teeth being filled with the cement or the adhesive; and G) Allowing the cement or adhesive to harden, the prosthetic teeth being solidly c

Abstract: Method for producing a three-dimensional model of at least a partial jaw comprising: fully-automatic shaping of at least one recess for accommodating a laboratory analogue into the alveolar ridge of the model using three-dimensional scanning data and shaping the depth, position, and orientation of the at least one recess such that the crestal end of the laboratory analogue inserted into said recess coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw; or fully-automatic shaping of at least one vestibular, lingual or palatinal feed-through through the model into the at least one recess using three-dimensional scanning data and arranging the feed-through such that the crestal end of a laboratory analogue coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw when the laboratory analogue is fixed in place with a pin inserted through the feed-through in the model into an opening in the laboratory analogue.

Abstract: A method for taking an impression for producing a dental prosthesis involves: A) generating an impression of regions of the upper jaw and lower jaw of a patient using an at least two-part tray, whereby the tray is inserted into the oral cavity of the patient; B) fixing the at least two tray parts to each other or against each other; C) determining the position and orientation of the at least two tray parts with respect to each other; and D) taking the tray parts out of the oral cavity of the patient. Also disclosed is the tray for implementing the method, whereby at least one marking is arranged on the surface of each tray part, and a device for intra-oral determination of the orientation and position of the marking and, thus, the at least two tray parts, is provided, whereby the device comprises a computer and a recording facility.

Abstract: A method produces one or more dentures wherein the dentures have a base element that holds at least two tooth blanks. The method comprises producing a negative mould by machining on the basis of a digital image of a tooth situation and shortening, by machining, a length dimension of the tooth blanks that are preassembled and held in the negative mould from a basal side in order to achieve a tooth line adapted to the tooth situation. The method also comprises connecting the base element and the shortened tooth blanks to form the dentures.

Abstract: Summary Methods for the production of complete or partial prostheses involve, firstly A) provision of 3D data of the situation in the mouth in the edentulate or partly toothed state; B) digital designing of the denture base for lower and upper jaw each; C) digital positioning of virtual teeth with appropriate occlusion and a tooth shape selected according to aesthetic criteria, in the case of complete prostheses, D1) production of the dental arch using an automated method from the groups of layer-building and of material-removing methods; and D2) production of the denture base using an automated method from the groups of layer-building and of material-removing methods; and, in the case of partial prostheses; D1) production of the dental arch using an automated method from the groups of layer-building and of material-removing methods; and D2) production of the support structures or fastening elements using an automated method from the groups of layer-building and of material-removing methods.

Abstract: A method for producing a three-dimensional model of a region of a jaw for producing a dental restoration includes fully-automatic shaping of a recess for accommodating a laboratory analogue into the alveolar ridge of the model. Three-dimensional scanning data is used in the shaping and the depth, position, and orientation of the recess are shaped such that the crestal end of the laboratory analogue inserted into the recess coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw of a patient. The method may also include fully-automatic shaping of a vestibular, lingual or palatinal feed-through through the model into the recess, wherein the three-dimensional scanning data are used in the shaping and the feed-through is arranged such that the crestal end of a laboratory analogue coincides with the crestal end of the dental implant in the jaw of the patient, when the laboratory analogue is fixed in place.