| Literature DB >> 28590092 |
Frank Alifui-Segbaya1, Robert John Williams2, Roy George1.
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) often referred to as 3D printing (3DP) has shown promise of being significantly viable in the construction of cobalt-chromium removable partial denture (RPD) frameworks. The current paper seeks to discuss AM technologies (photopolymerization processes and selective laser melting) and review their scope. The review also discusses the clinical relevance of cobalt-chromium RPD frameworks. All relevant publications in English over the last 10 years, when the first 3D-printed RPD framework was reported, are examined. The review notes that AM offers significant benefits in terms of speed of the manufacturing processes however cost and other aspects of current technologies remain a hindrance. CopyrightEntities:
Keywords: 3D Printing; Additive Manufacturing; Cobalt-Chromium; Removable Partial Denture
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28590092 DOI： 10.1922/EJPRD_1598Alifui-Segbaya06
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent ISSN： 0965-7452