Authors : Geetha Balasubramani; Nisitha S; Paul Pradeep J

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8186189

Abstract : This paper aims to shows, that what extent 3d printing can be used in dental laboratories and dental practices at present. It attempts to present a rational evaluation of today’s application of 3d printing technology in the context of dental restoration. In addition, the article discusses future perspectives and examines the ongoing viability of traditional dental laboratory services and manufacturing processes. It also shows which expertise is needed for the digital additive manufacturing of dental restoration and a case report of prosthetic treatment built upon 3d technologies for manufacturing of dental restorations. We designed a customized 3D tooth cap using 3D printing technology. Rhinoceros and Solid work are the software is used to design and simulated a customized 3d tooth cap. Ultimaker Cura software and Ansys is used to slice and to test the mechanical simulation of the tooth cap in viable environment such that there is no miscible after the implantation. The 3D printing methodology used to print the prototype model is Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Bio-compactible tooth filling / tooth cement was prepared using beta tri-calcium phosphate, co-polymers like Pectin and poly vinyl pyrrolidine (PVP) as a promising biomaterial to enhance a cell growth in a suitable environment. The tooth filling/tooth cement slurry was characterized by FTIR and the anti-bacterial testing was carried out against E. coli, pseudomonas, C. albicans and S. aureus it exhibits an excellent inhibition zone. Thus, our primary study was concluded that the bio-ceramic tooth filling could be an ideal solution instead of tooth gum.

Keywords : Customized 3D Tooth Cap, Bio-Compatible, Bio- Materials, FDM, and Tooth Filling.