# Overdenture pickup without retaining material; a novel dental technique

## TL;DR

A new dental technique is introduced for making overdentures more efficiently using digital tools.

## Contribution

A novel method for overdenture pickup using digital fabrication and software.

## Key findings

- The technique uses an extraoral scanner and ExoCAD software for digital fabrication.
- It reduces the need for multiple visits and lab steps.

## Abstract

This article describes a novel technique for overdenture metal housing pickup for a digitally fabricated overdenture using an extraoral scanner and ExoCAD software. This technique could help the clinician save time and reduce the hassle of extra visits and additional laboratory steps.