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3D Printing Solutions for the Oral Surgeon: Surgical Guides and Beyond
10.20.2018 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
$2999Event Navigation
Oral maxillofacial surgeons were early adopters of cone-beam CBCT technology into their offices for wisdom teeth,
dental implants, and jaw surgery.
With the addition of intraoral or optical scanning of the dentition, it is now possible to use 3D printing for surgical
guides for dental implants and jaw surgeries. Due to the customization capabilities of now available technologies and
the ability to improve the accuracy of the surgery there is a huge potential for implementing 3D printing technology
in oral surgery offices. The combinations of CBCT technology, intraoral scanning and 3D printing have significantly
elevated the rate of success and transformed the workflow of dental implant practice. Forward-thinking oral surgeons
are harnessing the benefits of this technology and equip their practices with a multi-purpose 3D printer to attain
the best outcome for their patients, while providing the needed versatility, and cost and time savings. As surgeons
continue to transition their practices to a digital platform, the next application has been in-office 3D printing. The
ability to transform patient data to fabricate in-office printed materials creates an end-to-end digital workflow that
increase predictability, efficiency, and profitability for practicing surgeons.
Participants will learn the workflow related to combining CBCT, intra-oral scanning, and in office 3D printing
technologies to print guides/models. We will also expand on the future of this technology for such application as
temporary & transitional prosthesis. The necessary information about 3D printers and software will be reviewed for
a variety of surgical applications and an emphasis on implantology. After attending this course an oral surgeon will
become totally independent of outside surgical guide vendors.
Points of Discussion:
• Common types of 3D Printers
• Different applications of 3D printing in an oral surgery office
• Intra-oral and table top Scanners
• Materials options for 3D printing in oral surgery
• Required software for in office 3D printing:
Diagnostic Software
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software
CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software
• How to Merge diagnostic data file with CAD software
• 3D Model Creation
• Data file preparation for 3D printing
• Step by step how to use the 3D printer
• Design and printing tips
• Economics of in-office 3D printing
• Challenges
• Regulatory Concerns