WARDHA, India: While the majority of dental clinicians are already familiar with the capabilities of 3D printing for producing models, appliances, surgical guides and more, the uses of bioprinting may be less familiar. A team with the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research in India has published a review of the promising applications of bioprinting within dentistry, outlining the power of being able to create human tissue through cell deposition for enhanced reconstructive and regenerative treatment ..read more

This article shows the step-by-step laboratory production process of a log-term prototype for the development and sculpting of anterior gingival tissue. The design phase began with exocad software, where we observed access hole issues on the maxillary prototype at the level of connection to the implants (Fig. 1). A prototype was 3D-printed with Asiga DentaTRY to assess and resolve these issues. The prototype was then sent to the clinician to review and approve both the vertical and overall aesthetics during the try-in appointment with the patient ..read more

Current methods of oral hygiene rely on old technology that requires repeated instruction and dexterity to master. Often, patients are unable to achieve levels of oral hygiene that are consistent with periodontal health, and the accompanying frustration can contribute to limiting dental appointments and other necessary preventive care ..read more

The digitisation of dentistry has unlocked many potential applications in modern clinical and technical practice. 3D printing is becoming an increasingly popular and effective part of that equation. Gone are the days where it seemed like you needed a PhD to operate a 3D printer. Chairside dental 3D printing has become extremely cost-effective and simple to learn, and there are many dentistry-specific systems known to be highly consistent, accurate, precise and reliable ..read more

A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional restoration fabrication to expedite full-arch restoration. Dental Tribune International spoke with lead researcher Dr Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores of the Department of Prosthodontics of the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis in the US about how the research highlights the potential of this approach to simplify and streamline the process and to save clinical and laboratory time, offering enhanced aesthetic outcomes and functional ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS, US: Where time can realistically and safely be saved in dental and restorative treatments, so can both money and patient chair time. A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional restoration fabrication to expedite full-arch restoration. The research highlights the potential of this approach to simplify and streamline the process and to save clinical and laboratory time, offering enhanced aesthetic outcomes and functional results ..read more

In 2017, master dental technician Stephan Kreimer joined the family business as the managing director of Kreimer Dentallabor, a state-of-the-art dental laboratory based in Warendorf in Germany, about an hour north-east of Dortmund. Since his entry into the family business, Kreimer has focused on advancing digital dentistry and leveraging 3D printing to increase the laboratory’s productivity and streamline its workflow, to great success. Adaptability and technological advances have always been top of mind for Kreimer. Since joining the laboratory, the Formlabs dental 3D printers have been an es ..read more

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Being able to accurately replicate intra-oral conditions is vital for successful restorative treatments. Although digital workflows have reduced the need for stone casts produced from conventional impressions, for cases that need physical casts, 3D printing is far superior in terms of sustainability in both material wastage and time. Researchers at Biruni University have evaluated how different 3D-printing technologies, specifically digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SLA), as well as printing orientation affect the trueness of 3D-printed definitive casts fo ..read more

BERLIN, Germany: Held at the end of June, DDS.Berlin, the first edition of the Digital Dentistry Show, was packed with cutting-edge product releases for every phase of a digital dentistry workflow. Not to be outdone, Australia-based Asiga was on hand to demonstrate its award-winning resin 3D printers. Combining aesthetics and engineering, the compact printers are ideal for laboratory and clinical use ..read more

SHINING 3D provides a fully integrated 3D digital solution for a wide range of dental applications including restorative, orthodontic, prosthodontic and surgical cases. The company offers a user-friendly interface for both dentists and dental technicians, featuring intra-oral scanners, laboratory scanners, 3D printers and resins. Its software integrates seamlessly with any open system, offering users the freedom to choose their design preferences. During the inaugural Digital Dentistry Show in Berlin in Germany, Dental Tribune International had the opportunity to speak with one of its employee ..read more