Method for making a dental element

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

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Griffin, Steven P. (Department: 1731)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Dental shaping type

C264S460000, C264S434000, C264S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955776

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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