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http://dx.doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2020.58.4.349

Application of 3D printing technology for rehabilitating maxillary defects  

Cho, Young-Eun (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University)
Ohkubo, Chikahiro (Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine)
Park, Eun-Jin (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University)
Publication Information
The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics / v.58, no.4, 2020 , pp. 349-355 More about this Journal
Abstract
The use of an obturator prosthesis for patients with maxillary defects is a common treatment method to improve their oral function and achieve esthetic satisfaction. However, due to various difficulties and complexities, conventional methods for fabricating dental obturators continue to pose a challenge for dentists and patients, as well as laboratory technicians. CAD-CAM technologies may make it simple to fabricate maxillofacial prostheses including hollow obturators, which could improve comfort for clinicians by reducing burdensome manipulations. In addition, patients without a specialist in their vicinity will be able to be treated via cooperation between a nearby general practitioner and a distant prosthodontist. The aim of this clinical report is to investigate the possibility of using digitally fabricated maxillofacial prostheses that can be designed in one location, and manufactured in another in clinical situations.
Keywords
3D printing; Obturator prosthesis; Remote dental service;
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