Digital Workflows in the Management of the Esthetically Discriminating Patient.

Traditional methods of designing and creating restorations are being increasingly replaced by digital processes. Software and hardware platforms for esthetic restoration design allow for local computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) production. These systems are becoming ubiquitous and their strengths can be applied to the management of the esthetically discerning patient. This article takes a critical look at the effectiveness of digital workflows, including digital treatment planning using multiple datasets, linked digital workflows, digital restorative design, milled prototypes, and minimally veneered zirconia restorations. A complete digital workflow can be used in the treatment of the esthetically discriminating prosthodontic rehabilitation patient.