article thumbnail

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. In addition to the improved speed and accuracy of 3D printed restorations, the implementation of photogrammetry allows for the accurate capture of implant positions, ensuring the delivery of a completely passive prosthesis.

article thumbnail

Beyond the Block: Techniques and Materials Critical to Achieving CAD/CAM Success

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Moörmann and electrical engineer Dr. Marco Brandestini completed the first functional CEREC chairside treatment in the University of Zurich Dental School. Marco Brandestini completed the first functional CEREC chairside treatment in the University of Zurich Dental School.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Posts and Core Buildups in the 21st Century

Dentistry Today

Likewise, the dental literature has evolved yet is fraught with contradictions. My first lecture was in 1972 to our local dental society on how to fabricate and place a gold post. As materials and my experience evolved, so did my clinical protocols on how best to restore endodontically treated teeth.

article thumbnail

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.