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Poly (methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) resin is the main material to fabricate complete dentures and implant-supported dentures due to its low cost, good physicochemical properties, and acceptable esthetics.[1-4] Dimensional changes, roughness, susceptibility to fracture, and wettability have been reported as the main drawbacks of PMMA. [5] Issues with its mechanical properties due to manufacturing process, polishing techniques, and dental hygiene of patients may increase denture-associated infections, [6] plaque accumulation, [7] and adhesion of candida albicans. [8,9] Removable dentures are commonly fabricated conventionally pouring a fluid resin and mold filling techniques (compression and injection molding). [10][11][12] In recent years, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) technologies have allowed the fabrication of removable dentures, record bases, and implant-supported overdentures with subtractive (milling) or additive (3D printing) procedures. [13] Compared with the traditional workflow, the digital workflow reduces time, cost, processing steps,

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