Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage
As digital workflows are gaining popularity, novel treatment options have also arisen in orthodontics. By using selective laser melting (SLM), highly customized 3D-printed appliances can be manufactured and combined with preformed components. When combined with temporary anchorage devices (TADs), th...
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| description | As digital workflows are gaining popularity, novel treatment options have also arisen in orthodontics. By using selective laser melting (SLM), highly customized 3D-printed appliances can be manufactured and combined with preformed components. When combined with temporary anchorage devices (TADs), the advantages of the two approaches can be merged, which might improve treatment efficacy, versatility, and patient comfort. This article summarizes state-of-the-art technologies and digital workflows to design and install 3D-printed skeletally anchored orthodontic appliances. The advantages and disadvantages of digital workflows are critically discussed, and examples for the clinical application of mini-implant and mini-plate borne appliances are demonstrated. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c83841a801ed421d8817917a951c58f32023-12-01T00:39:27ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-04-01128382010.3390/app12083820Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal AnchorageMaximilian Küffer0Dieter Drescher1Kathrin Becker2Department of Orthodontics, University Clinic Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyDepartment of Orthodontics, University Clinic Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyDepartment of Orthodontics, University Clinic Düsseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, GermanyAs digital workflows are gaining popularity, novel treatment options have also arisen in orthodontics. By using selective laser melting (SLM), highly customized 3D-printed appliances can be manufactured and combined with preformed components. When combined with temporary anchorage devices (TADs), the advantages of the two approaches can be merged, which might improve treatment efficacy, versatility, and patient comfort. This article summarizes state-of-the-art technologies and digital workflows to design and install 3D-printed skeletally anchored orthodontic appliances. The advantages and disadvantages of digital workflows are critically discussed, and examples for the clinical application of mini-implant and mini-plate borne appliances are demonstrated.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/8/3820digital workfloworthodonticskeletal anchoragetemporary anchorage device3D printingprinted appliance |
| spellingShingle | Maximilian Küffer Dieter Drescher Kathrin Becker Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage Applied Sciences digital workflow orthodontic skeletal anchorage temporary anchorage device 3D printing printed appliance |
| title | Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage |
| title_full | Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage |
| title_fullStr | Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage |
| title_short | Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage |
| title_sort | application of the digital workflow in orofacial orthopedics and orthodontics printed appliances with skeletal anchorage |
| topic | digital workflow orthodontic skeletal anchorage temporary anchorage device 3D printing printed appliance |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/8/3820 |
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