| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3116821 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The purposes of this study were to apply the latest developments in additive manufacturing (AM) construction and to evaluate the effectiveness of these computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques in the production of dental appliances. In addition, a new method of incorporating wire into a single build was developed. A scanner was used to capture 3-dimensional images of Class II Division 1 dental models that were translated onto a 2-dimensional computer screen. Andresen and sleep-apnea devices were designed in 3 dimensions by using FreeForm software (version 11; Geo Magics SensAble Group, Wilmington, Mass) and a phantom arm. The design was then exported and transferred to an AM machine for building.
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Authors
Noor Al Mortadi, Dominic Eggbeer, Jeffrey Lewis, Robert J. Williams,