Articles
How far has 3D printing brought clear aligners?
LONG BEACH, Calif., US: In the dynamic field of orthodontics, the advent of clear aligners has marked a significant leap forward, marrying aesthetics with ...
Digital fuel—what is propelling the markets for 3D printers and other CAD/CAM devices?
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Digital fabrication in dentistry encompasses new and old technologies—3D printing being in its early stages of ...
Learning the basics of design for bioprinting is both free and easy
Bioprinting, a technology that involves the printing of living tissue, is one of the most groundbreaking developments in dentistry. Despite the immense ...
Twenty-four-hour turnaround for in-house occlusal splint fabrication for a patient with parafunctional habits and premature wear
In traditional practice, occlusal splint fabrication was generally delegated to the dental laboratory. Common fabrication methods are printing and milling. ...
Researchers create go-to guide for all things 3D printing in implantology
XI’AN, China: Dental implantology is no longer just about milling. Technological leaps in additive manufacturing have hastened both the pace at which ...
3D fabrication workflow: Solid and lattice-structured titanium alloy dental implant overdenture bars
Dental implants remain the gold standard for the replacement of one or more missing teeth.1, 2 In an edentulous arch, rehabilitation with implants provides...
“CEREC and in-office 3D printing are ideal partners”
CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing have revolutionised the dental office, allowing for the efficient and precise fabrication of dental restorations. Among ...
CEREC or 3D printing: Which technology for in-office manufacturing?
For over 35 years, CEREC has been the go-to solution for the fabrication of high-quality restorations in the dental practice, offering the speed and ...
New comprehensive review of 3D printing in oral and maxillofacial surgery
BOSTON, US/KARAJ, Iran: The introduction of 3D printing in medicine has improved outcomes across surgical applications by decreasing costs, reducing ...
Academic review of CAD/CAM applications within dentistry
SAWANGI, India: One thing is certain: technology is always changing. Whether a dental clinician is experienced in CAD/CAM or is a novice in digital ...
SHINING 3D unveils three new products
HANGZHOU, China: SHINING 3D offers scanning solutions to dental laboratories and clinics, helping customers to enter the CAD/CAM market. Its fully ...
Traditional subtractive methods required outrageous sums of money: The basics of additive manufacturing
Traditionally, the more accurate methods of forming metal into the desired shapes have used subtractive manufacturing, which is the process of removing ...
“Our bodies aren’t naturally perfect geometries”: 3D printing advances customisation in treatment
For many of our readers, 3D printing has either become an essential part of their digital practice or might be a transition still in process. Regarding the ...
“Our tools make so much sense for anyone who has teeth”
Toothbrushing has not changed all that much over the last century, and other than the advent of individual flossers, neither has flossing. Inventor and ...
Study finds 3D printing more accurate than milling when it comes to dental crowns
SENDAI, Japan: Using the exact same dataset and an industrial 3D digitiser to identify deviations, researchers at Tohoku University Graduate School of ...
3D printing: Study examines dentists’ user experiences and spending
BUDAPEST, Hungary: The use of additive manufacturing in dentistry is widespread in dental markets; however, there is a lack of information about the ...
Dental 3D printing adoption across Asia Pacific—Top three trends and forecast
The digital dentistry market in Asia Pacific has started to gain traction because of technological advances and the demand for improved precision, although ...
Interview: “Digital technologies are fundamentally changing the dynamics of our industry”
Stephan Kreimer is a master dental technician who runs a dental laboratory in Warendorf in Germany. Since he developed an interest in technology early on, ...
3D printing: Current applications and perspectives
MILAN, Italy: Digital technologies are rapidly spreading in dentistry. Tools such as intra-oral and laboratory scanners, CBCT, computer-aided design and ...