Hybrid Digital Complete Denture: From Set (Simplified Edentulous Treatment) Clinical Data to Digital Denture. Case Report

This report describes the use of the S.E.T. method as a simplified and efficient approach for complete denture fabrication, integrating traditional clinical principles with a digital workflow. Conventional denture procedures require several appointments and repeated exchanges between clinic and laboratory, but the S.E.T. technique enables the collection of all essential clinical data in a single session without compromising quality. In the presented case, a 45-year-old edentulous woman required new complete dentures. During one appointment, the S.E.T. procedure provided all fundamental records, including occlusal plane orientation, neutral zone, lip support, intermaxillary relationships, esthetics, and final impressions. The resulting clinical block was then scanned using a 3Shape Desktop Scanner, allowing digitization of the data. Subsequent CAD design and 3D printing (Nextdent 5100) produced both a try-in denture and the final prosthesis. The study concludes that the S.E.T. method enables streamlined data collection and supports a fully digital workflow. For experienced clinicians, digital planning improves efficiency, facilitates problem-solving, and offers cost-effective printing options for both try-in and definitive dentures.