Advantages and disadvantages of the three-dimensional metal printed orthodontic appliances

Orthodontic digitalization has progressed steadily. Recently, three-dimensional metal printing has revolutionized the way appliances are designed and manufactured. The process offers several advantages over the conventional analog process for both the orthodontic team and the patients. This article...

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Published inJournal of the world federation of orthodontists Vol. 11; no. 6; pp. 197 - 201
Main Authors Graf, Simon, Tarraf, Nour Eldin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2022
Subjects
Computer-Aided Design
Humans
Orthodontic Appliances
Printing, Three-Dimensional
Digital Orthodontics
Metal printed appliances
CAD/CAM appliances
Customized orthodontics
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Summary:Orthodontic digitalization has progressed steadily. Recently, three-dimensional metal printing has revolutionized the way appliances are designed and manufactured. The process offers several advantages over the conventional analog process for both the orthodontic team and the patients. This article aims to explore the process of three-dimensional metal printing and give an insight into the advantages as well as potential limitations and disadvantages of this new technology.
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ISSN:2212-4438
2212-4438
DOI:10.1016/j.ejwf.2022.10.003