Norina Forna

PROSTHETIC IMPLANT REHABILITATION FROM CLASSIC TO DIGITAL

Univ.Prof. Forna Norina, Univ.Prof. Agop-Forna Doriana
U.M.F. Grigore T.Popa Iasi (Romania), Dental Medicine Faculty

Traditional approaches relied heavily on manual techniques, precise measurements, and physical models to achieve functional and aesthetic outcomes. However, these methods posed challenges related to accuracy, patient comfort, and time efficiency. The advent of digital dentistry, encompassing computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), digital impression techniques, and 3D printing, has revolutionized the field. This transition has enabled more accurate diagnostics, improved treatment planning, and faster prosthesis fabrication, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Digital workflows eliminate the need for physical impressions, reducing patient discomfort and the likelihood of errors. Virtual planning software allows clinicians to simulate surgical procedures and restorations, ensuring optimal implant placement and prosthesis design. Furthermore, digital solutions facilitate immediate loading protocols, reducing treatment time while maintaining accuracy and functionality. Integration of digital technologies has also fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, improving communication among dental professionals. Despite these advancements, the shift from traditional to digital techniques presents certain limitations, including high initial costs, a slow learning curve, and the need for ongoing training. Nevertheless, the long-term benefits of digital rehabilitation, such as increased precision, predictability, and patient-specific customization, outweigh these challenges. Research groups focused on the evolution of prosthetic implant rehabilitation from conventional to digital approaches, highlighting key developments, advantages, and future prospects in optimizing patient care.

Key words: implants, prosthetics, rehabilitation, classic, digital

Professor Forna is a specialist in maxillo-facial surgery, implantology, dental prosthetic, general dentist and doctor of general medicine. She is President of the Association of Deans of Dental Medicine Faculties in Romania, Romanian Society for Oral Rehabilitation and Romanian Dental Association for Education. Internationally, she is president of CIDCDF - (International Conference of Deans of Faculties of Dental Surgery of Totally or Partially French Expression) , president Gadef-Europe (French Dental Association Group) , Regent ICD (International College of Dentists), chevalier Palm Academique,and member of numerous national and international academies She is past dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Iași, Romania (2004-2020). She is past president EPA, Bass and in the board of Bass like vicepresident, president elect, president, past president since 2015. She is a respected member of many world dental organizations and the author of a large number of professional books, scientific papers, and has huge experience accumulated in European research projects.