3D Printing Changing Dental Industry
3D printing is optimizing digital dentistry. It is known for its reliability and high quality. The situation has changed
dramatically since the first desktop 3D printer was available for use in the dental industry. A couple of years ago,
only large dental laboratories could afford 3D printers. Now they are common in laboratories and offices even in
small size. Dental 3D printers are characterized by light or laser polymerization of liquids, and the accuracy of
computer guidance is necessary for the production of small objects with subtle details.
What does 3D dental printer bring to dentists ?
Stomatology has been known for its high precise customization since patient has unique oral structure. Traditionally,
it requires lots of labor efforts with well-trained skills. But digital denture is changing the situation. Because of the
3D printing technology, dentist can digitalize the patient's oral sturcture and provide a precise customized treatment
to patients.
Low Cost and More Precise Orthodontics
In Orthodontics,dentist takes CT pictures of patients and use dental scanning instruments to obtain accurate data for
patients' oral cavity. Dentists print 3D mold according to the data.Then the transparent custom-made braces will be
heatly pressed.
Compared with the traditional dental mold making, the dental mold made by 3D printing has smaller error compared
with the original data, more fit to the patient's teeth, and will be more comfortable than the traditional braces.
Lower risk of oral implant
Oral surgical comes with risk to some extent. 3D printed mold can help dentists to understand the patient’s
oral structure before surgery. With them, the accuracy of implant placement during surgery is almost guaranteed,
the risk of surgical complications is reduced, and the overall clinical results are also improved.
Better Patient Experience
Finally, patients can benefit a lot from 3d printing dental applications. Patient is able to better understand the process.
Virtual processing method planning, diagnostic resin work, and highly detailed copies can help patients visualize and
understand the treatment they will receive in detail, reduce anxiety, and increase patient acceptance.