Do you hate chomping on clay to make a mold for an orthodontic appliance? Well 3D scanning and printing are advancing into the dental field at warp speed, making processes faster, easier and even more accurate. Dental applications are growing as a significant sweet spot for 3D printing because of its focus on one-off custom parts that require very tight tolerances. There is growing penetration in orthodontics and prosthodontics for half a dozen different types of additive manufacturing technology. Tagging Options Domain: All Sites Issue Date: PT – March 2013 Keywords: medical plastics 3D printing Objet read more
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3D technology revolutionizes dental care
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