3D Printing – Imaging The Future Layer By Layer

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Author Details : Yukti Raj*, Abhay K Das, Pradeep Tandon, Alka Singh

Volume : 4, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 53-57

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2020.028

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Abstract

Objectives- With the replacement of conventional OPG, lateral cephalogram to Digital OPG, digital Cephalogram, CBCT technology, conventional models to digital models and emergence of CAD-CAM technology, we can now hope for instant 3 dimensional manufacturing of digital appliances. A three-dimensional (3-D) printing is a process of making 3-D solid ob8qkjects from a digital file. The digital 3-D model is saved in STL format and then sent to the 3-D printer where the layer by layer design of an entire 3-D object is formed. Each of these layers can be observed as a thin sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. Automated model-making with the 3-D printer dramatically reduces fabrication times and exponentially increases output per technician. Thus by transitioning to a fully digital process, there is no need to store bulky physical models and keep all your cases digitally, for as long as you need. The properties, performance, lifetimes and recycling potential of printed parts must also be considered. In dentistry, mass customization and digital inventory aspects, which are areas where additive manufacturing excels, will almost certainly drive significant further growth. The ability to locally create accurate, working models for individual patients along with predictable low cost and rapid turnaround times are appealing factors that will likely drive mainstream acceptance to this technology in some form within dental practices.
Keywords: 3D Printing, CAD-CAM, Additive manufacturing, 3D Printer..

How to cite : Raj Y, Das A K, Tandon P, Singh A, 3D Printing – Imaging The Future Layer By Layer. J Contemp Orthod 2020;4(3):53-57

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