Digital Denture Technology for Predictable Prosthetics

For centuries, denture manufacturing relied on lost-wax technology. AvaDent changed that. Indeed, we were the first to disrupt these traditional techniques with digital denture technology, and we built software and manufacturing systems specifically for removable dentures. Today, 80 patents later, our esthetically driven, precision-fit dentures deliver ideal occlusion. Moreover, they resist stains and bacteria and provide unsurpassed strength. As a result, practices see reduced chair time, happier patients, and greater profit.

This digital denture technology combines proprietary XCL materials, Computer Aided Engineering, Adaptive Occlusion software, and precision milling. Together, these tools help clinicians deliver stronger, more predictable removable prosthetics. In practice, the system turns complete denture records into repeatable digital designs, reduces distortion, and supports efficient case planning from first records to final delivery.

AvaDent's technology stack brings material science, design automation, and quality control into one workflow. For example, XCL material supports monolithic strength, CAE guides design and manufacturing decisions, and Adaptive Occlusion refines occlusal surfaces digitally before we mill the denture.

Planning a digital denture case? Then review the digital denture workflow, or ask AvaDent's clinical team which records and technology options fit your case.

Align Technology

Align Technology revolutonized the future of the orthdontic dental community with its digital dentistry much the way AvaDent products are revolutoninzing prosthetic dentistry with the predictability of achieving more consistent workflow.

Align Technology, inventor of the Invisalign product (a clear plastic orthodontics), did the unthinkable and marketed a dental product directly to the consumer to advance the notion that patients can be educated to demand a certain dental treatment that is more beneficial to their personal situation.

How AvaDent's Digital Denture Technology Works

AvaDent digital denture technology supports complete denture treatment from clinical records through final milling. Clinicians and laboratories can use the workflow to convert patient records into digital designs, apply Computer Aided Engineering, and manufacture milled digital complete dentures with reproducible fit and function.

The platform is built around XCL materials, Adaptive Occlusion, Signature Teeth, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), and Digital Positioning Technology. Together, these technologies help reduce manual processing variables, support stronger low-porosity dentures, and connect treatment planning with clinical and scientific studies.

XCL Technology

Fully Milled Dentures

AvaDent uses the power of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and our patented eXtreme-Cross-Linked (XCL) materials. Together, this technology and our manufacturing processes let us produce a fully milled, one-piece monolithic denture. For clinicians, the material choice matters because it links digital design accuracy with a final prosthesis you can reproduce from the stored case data.

Adaptive Occlusion

Adaptive Occlusion is our proprietary software for dynamic digital articulation and equilibration. Essentially, it adapts the occluding tooth surfaces while preserving as much of the original shape as possible. As a result, patients gain optimized mastication and near-zero chair-side adjustments. First, we engineer perfect occlusion in software. Then our precision milling reproduces the exact same geometry. Because there is no post-processing distortion, unlike traditional and 3D-printed workflows, our output stays exact to scale. Finally, we 3D scan all production and compare each result to the original design file. That way, we confirm we fabricated the design accurately.

Initial Tooth Situation

Adaptive Occlusion

Conventional Static Occlusion

Signature Teeth

Signature Teeth is our proprietary software for scaling the size and shape of teeth. Specifically, you can adjust individual teeth, pairs, or groups to create the patient's perfect natural smile. Better still, you can use this software yourself. Simply enroll in the AvaDent Dashboard and select Set-Up Editor.

Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)

AvaDent has developed an exclusive digital dental CAD/CAM platform for designing and manufacturing dentures. This platform gives dental professionals precision, speed, and real-time savings through digital automation. Together, these steps form a complete process called Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE). Clinicians can also pair CAE with the digital denture workflow to see which records they need before submitting a case.

Digital Positioning Tech

Digital Positioning Technology (DPT) is AvaDent's patented method for placing a bar in the prosthesis so the final design fits accurately without changing the planned geometry. This supports high accuracy and predictability for appropriate overdenture and implant-supported cases. For complex planning questions, clinicians can ask AvaDent's clinical team before submitting records.

Digital Denture Technology FAQ

What is AvaDent XCL denture material?

AvaDent XCL, or eXtreme-Cross-Linked material, is a proprietary high-density PMMA used for fully milled monolithic dentures. Specifically, it supports strength, fit, and a low-porosity surface compared with traditional processed dentures.

What does Computer Aided Engineering mean for dentures?

Computer-Aided Engineering, or CAE, describes AvaDent's software-driven approach to denture design and manufacturing. In short, it translates clinical records into precise digital designs that we can reproduce through the milling workflow.

How does Adaptive Occlusion help clinicians and patients?

AvaDent's proprietary software for digital articulation and equilibration. Notably, it adapts occluding tooth surfaces in software before milling, reducing chairside adjustments and supporting more predictable mastication.

Which AvaDent pages should clinicians use before submitting a case?

Clinicians should review the digital denture workflow, clinical records requirements, and clinical studies pages. For complex cases, they can also use Ask the Experts to discuss record quality, treatment options, and case planning.