3D Dentistry

A comparative review of thermoformed and 3D-printed shape memory polymer systems

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Abstract Clear aligner therapy has significantly transformed orthodontic practice by providing an aesthetic and removable alternative to traditional fixed appliances. Conventional thermoformed aligners, although widely successful, are limited by force degradation, stress relaxation, and deformation under intraoral conditions, affecting treatment predictability. Recent advances in material science, particularly the emergence of 3D-printed shape memory polymers (SMPs), … Read more

AI is revolutionizing healthcare — but is your patient data safe?

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Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare before our eyes. A key benefit is faster, more accurate diagnosis both in routine care and for more serious concerns, such as 3D dental imaging and computed tomography scanning used to examine thyroid tumours. There are many examples where medical care is benefiting from advanced technology using AI to assist … Read more

Additive Manufacturing a Novel Dental Implant Abutment

What role will additive manufacturing with metal have on the dental implant industry?  Dr. Les Kalman at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is investigating that question. Kalman has developed and patented a dental implant abutment system (Patent No. US 9,408,677 B2), but the research was stalled due to the inconsistencies and poor quality … Read more

3-D Printed Dentures Relieve Effects of Fungal Infections

Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth. To better treat these infections, called denture-related stomatitis, University at Buffalo researchers have turned to 3-D printers, using the machines to build dentures filled with microscopic capsules that periodically release Amphotericin B, an antifungal medication. … Read more

LED Medical, Apteryx, Inc. Announces SaaS 3D Imaging Module for XVWeb Cloud

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LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED Medical” or “the Company”) subsidiary Apteryx, Inc. has announced their upcoming 3D Imaging Module for the XVWeb Cloud platform. XVWeb 3D allows for cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and stereolithography (STL) datasets to be accessed, viewed, and shared securely via any compatible web browser in real time. Apteryx’s XVWeb is … Read more