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Denture flask fabrication using fused deposition modeling three-dimensional printing
Heechul Kim1, Doyun Lee2, Soo Young Lee3
1W White Dental Clinic, 17, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06169, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Prosthodontic Research
|November 9, 2019
Summary
This study introduces a novel method for creating custom denture flasks using fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. This digital fabrication approach offers a new alternative for producing dentures with conventional materials.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Digital Dentistry
- Additive Manufacturing
Background:
- Conventional denture fabrication involves multiple manual steps.
- Digital workflows are emerging in prosthodontics.
- Customization of dental prostheses is a growing area of interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a method for fabricating a customized denture flask using fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing.
- To propose a digital dental prosthesis workflow utilizing conventional dental base materials and artificial teeth.
- To present a novel approach for digital denture fabrication.
Main Methods:
- A denture flask Standard Tessellation Language (STL) file was superimposed with a denture design STL file.
- The denture region was defined as an empty space with a 200μm offset for artificial tooth placement.
- The flask was fabricated using FDM 3D printing, followed by conventional resin packing, finishing, and polishing with artificial teeth.
Main Results:
- A customized denture flask was successfully produced via FDM 3D printing.
- Conventional artificial teeth were integrated into the 3D-printed flask.
- The process allowed for the fabrication of a complete denture using established post-processing techniques.
Conclusions:
- The 3D-printed denture flask enables the use of conventional complete denture materials.
- This method presents a viable alternative for the digital fabrication of dentures.
- Further validation of 3D printing materials for digital dental prostheses is ongoing.
