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Utilizing 3D Printed Technology for Complex Restorative Treatment

Dentistry Today

This case demonstrates using the 3D printing protocol for same-appointment treatment. Immediate Treatment Using 3D Printing At the same appointment, the bridge from teeth Nos. It can also be used to fabricate All-on-X immediate prostheses, monolithic dentures, and split-file denture tooth arches.

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The Benefits of Single-Visit, In-Office 3D Printed Ceramic Resin Restorations

Dentistry Today

Three-dimensionally printed resins have incredible mechanical properties due to their novel polymer chemistry and functionalized filler particles that are cured using high heat and powerful ultraviolet sources according to validated protocols. 18 to 20 utilizing in-office 3D printing. She was informed that the crack on tooth No.

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3D Systems Receives FDA Clearance for NextDent Base

Dentistry Today

3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided 510(k) clearance for its NextDent Base material that is intended for the manufacturing of denture bases to support artificial teeth to form full or partial removable dentures.

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A Simplified, Completely Digital Workflow for Full-Arch Temporary Restorations

Dentistry Today

Continuing development in additive manufacturing (3D printing) has resulted in predictably accurate prints. The resins used in contemporary 3D printing have been shown to have physical properties similar to milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) 2 and can now be printed on “desktop” printers.

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Fully Digital Full Arch?

Dentistry Today

Subsequent publications also reported on improving the restorative time and treatment outcomes utilizing iJig technology 3 and employing small-hole technology (C2F) to enhance the physical integrity and anatomy of milled or 3D printed provisional restorations 4 and improving inter-arch alignment and occlusion. Int J Prosthodont.