Digital Dentistry Flashcards
1
Q
What can be done digitally?
A
Scanning
Design
Manufacturing
2
Q
What is CAD?
A
Computer aided design
Good, quick - not perfect
3
Q
What digital scanners are used?
A
Intra-oral
Lab scanners
4
Q
When is CAD used?
A
Efficient for substructure design, RPD design, complete denture
5
Q
What methods can advanced manufacturing be used?
A
Subtractive
Additive
6
Q
How can metals be advanced manufactured?
A
Wax milling Wax printing Metal milloing Partial sintered metal milling Selective laser melting
7
Q
How can ceramic be advanced manufactured?
A
Soft state milling
Hard state milling
8
Q
How can polymer be advanced manufactured?
A
Hard state milling
3D printing: e.g thermal deposition
