A literature review on structural characteristics and clinical considerations according to fabrication workflows of digital complete dentures

A semi-systematic literature review was conducted using the PubMed and RISS databases to identify relevant publications from January 2010 to March 2026.The records were screened using the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, organized with Zotero, and classified by study design, fabrication method, structural type, bonding strategy, application scope, and major research topic. Results:The included publications were classified into milling, 3D printing, and hybrid digi- tal workflows and further into monolithic and separate base-and-teeth structures.Hybrid digital workflows were common and referred to as workflows combining different fabrication routes or component sources.Milling was mainly associated with definitive complete dentures, whereas 3D printing was reported across definitive, interim, and trial applications. Conclusion:Digital complete denture workflows should be interpreted not only by manufac- turing principle but also by structural designs, bonding strategies, material characteristics, intended use, and maintenance requirements.Furthermore, these factors should be considered together in the clinical and laboratory decision-making process.