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TECHNOLOGY AND NOBILIUMS CADVEST
When a patient arrives in a dental office with model in order to wax-up the cast frame.
option is a cast partial denture. A cast partial At this point, careful attention should be paid
denture is made of chrome cobalt for strength, to the tooth and gingival undercuts, as well as
durability, retention and stability, and is coupled the proper placement of clasps and minor and
with acrylic when mimicking natural gingiva is major attachments, all in an effort to ensure
necessary. Traditional manufacturing methods proper functionality and longevity of the dental
potential inaccuracies.
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Dental professionals can now use sophisticated
manufacturing (CAM). With digital solutions the Furthermore, the Objet Eden260VS 3D Printer
oral cavity or working model is scanned and produces an incredibly consistent and accurate
imported directly into the design software. There, 3D print due to its 16-micron horizontal
the dental professional can mark and fill (block build layers.
that is rendered in the software. The sprue location is a critical factor when printing
For this application, the 3D printer uses the bio- affect the fit. Using the zoom tool from the top
compatible (MED610) photopolymer, which is a view, you can look down the guide planes and
rigid medical material used for prototyping items tilt the frame to remove as much undercut as
such as surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, possible. After printing and cleaning, dry the cases
and delivery and positioning trays. The material is and paint Dafna Waterfree wax on the textured
dimensionally stable, and has a long time horizon surface this helps fill in the texture and provide a
same technician.
friendly technology.
This cast frames, top, was created with the help of 3D printed bio-
compatible (MED610) material, bottom.
working time and an incredibly smooth casting. In order to fit the frame with the sprues on, first
The grains are so fine that there is no need for any inspect the guide planes for any texture that
form of debubblizer or paint to break the surface would need to be removed. After that, adjust the
tension while investing. clasps out and away from the undercuts while
Post-investing, it is highly recommended to use This shows any areas around the guide planes or
the pressure vessel process, which reduces under clasps that need trimming. If the areas that
casting time significantly and raises the thermal are tight are trimmed, the casted frame usually
shock value of the investment. By raising the drops down in less than 90 seconds. After fitting,
thermal shock of the invested ring, the investment the frame can then be trimmed, polished and high-
is considerably harder, and the ambient or entry shined as usual. Ultimately, check the bite, trim
temperature and heat rise could be elevated to the rests and adjust the clasps prior to performing
shorten the total casting process time. This new final quality controls.
electrolytic process.
business at large.
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