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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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Living the Digital Dream with 3D Printing

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 5 Minute, 21 Second It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago 3D printers were a luxury afforded only by dental labs and high-end practices. Today, advances in 3D printing technology and materials have made the modality more accessible to general practitioners.

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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.