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After completing her undergraduate and doctoral education, she began her career as a Specialist Dental Officer in the Turkish Armed Forces Gendarmerie General Command in 2003. In 2006, she was assigned to the GATA Dental Sciences Center. She became an Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry at GATA in 2009. In 2011, she was appointed to the Medical Design and Manufacturing Application and Research Center (MDMC) established at Gülhane Campus of GATA, where she simultaneously received certified training in 3D design software and manufacturing. She was promoted to "Associate Professor" in 2014 and to "Professor" in 2020. Following the transfer of GATA to the Health Sciences University in 2016, she was appointed as the Director of Gülhane MDMC. She continues to serve concurrently in this role and as a faculty member in the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry.
She has numerous scientific articles published in international and national journals, has supervised doctoral and specialization theses, and has been involved in scientific projects. Since 2009, she has been teaching undergraduate, doctoral, and specialization courses at Gülhane Faculty of Dentistry. In 2018, she won the "Dentist of the Year" award at a competition organized by a private institution with her project at MDMC.
Dr. AYYILDIZ is an active member of the International Committee of Prosthodontics (ICP) and the Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID).
Prof. Dr. Simel Ayyıldız is married and a mother of two children.
Dental Digital Workflow in Prosthetic Dentistry
The dental digital workflow has revolutionized prosthetic dentistry by offering enhanced precision, efficiency, and improved treatment outcomes compared to traditional methods. This study explicates the dental digital workflow for prosthetic applications, focusing on its fundamental components and advantages.
The digital workflow begins with intraoral scanning, capturing precise 3D images of the patient's teeth. These scans replace traditional impressions, reducing patient discomfort and increasing accuracy. Subsequently, these digital data are transferred to computer-aided design (CAD) software, enabling detailed prosthetic designs tailored to anatomical specifics and patient-specific needs. These digital designs are then transformed into physical restorations with high precision using subtractive or additive manufacturing techniques through computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technology.
Among the benefits of the digital workflow is the ability to produce restorations quickly either in the clinic or through digital laboratories, thereby reducing turnaround times for patients. Moreover, the workflow enhances communication between dental professionals and dental technicians, facilitating collaborative treatment planning and efficient delivery of prosthetic solutions. Ultimately, digital workflows in prosthetic dentistry ensure superior fit, aesthetics, and functional outcomes, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction.
This study underscores the transformative impact of digital technologies in modern prosthetic dentistry practices, emphasizing their role in advancing treatment standards and improving patient experiences through precise restoration application.