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In-office Customized Brackets: Aligning with the Future
Nearchos C Panayi1,2,3
1School of Dentistry, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
|June 22, 2023
Summary
Digital technology enables custom 3D-printed orthodontic brackets. While promising for personalized treatment, further research is needed to validate mechanical properties for widespread clinical adoption.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Digital Manufacturing
Background:
- Digital technologies, including intraoral scanners and CAD software, have significantly advanced dentistry and orthodontics.
- 3D printing technology and novel printing materials have recently enabled the chairside fabrication of orthodontic appliances.
- Traditional orthodontic treatment relies heavily on fixed appliances, with customized brackets often reserved for lingual orthodontics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of in-office 3D printing for creating customized orthodontic brackets.
- To investigate the feasibility and outcomes of using CAD software (Ubrackets) for designing and manufacturing patient-specific brackets.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing intraoral scanners to capture digital impressions of the oral cavity.
- Employing CAD software (Ubrackets) for the in-office design of customized brackets.
- Manufacturing brackets using hybrid ceramic crown resin or zirconia slurry via 3D printing.
Main Results:
- Preliminary studies have begun to assess the mechanical properties of 3D-printed orthodontic brackets.
- The integration of CAD and 3D printing offers a pathway for producing customized fixed appliances.
Conclusions:
- In-office designing and 3D printing of customized orthodontic brackets show potential for personalized treatment.
- Further scientific investigation into the mechanical integrity and clinical efficacy of these novel brackets is essential before widespread integration into orthodontic practice.
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