Method for making a dental element

Details Method for making a dental element Method for making a dental element

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Staicovici, Stefan (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Dental shaping type

Tooth forming

C264S113000, C264S162000, C264S255000, C264S308000, C264S401000, C264S409000, C264S603000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06921500

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a method for fabricating a functional dental element, such as a crown. According to the invention, use is made of a three-dimensional printing technique. The major advantages of the invention are that no mold is needed anymore, which entails a considerable saving of costs, that a great accuracy is achieved, and that the element can be made of different materials.

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