Digital dentistry and 3D printing have become powerful resources for dentists. With lower cost-to-enter and high ROI applications, there's never been a better time to incorporate in-house 3D printing into your digital workflow. In addition to lower cost to manufacture, in-house fabrication offers more control and quicker turn-around time for more efficient workflows, often leveraging existing processes of your digital workflow. Dr. Pattani will walk through two simple, yet high ROI applications of 3D printing: surgical guides for implant placement and occlusal guards & splints. For those wanting to venture into more complex workflows like orthodontics & 3D printing, Dr. Pattani will walk through his process of fabrication of clear aligners in-house. These applications are a great entry into 3D printing for dentistry and can quickly provide a high impact to your practice efficiency, control, and profitability.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe what you can do with an in-house 3D printer for your practice
- Identify the equipment needed to support in-house 3D printing
- Recognize the ROI/benefit analysis for Occlusal Guards, Surgical Guides and Clear Aligners
