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3D Teeth

8/24/2021

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An image of 3D teeth.
For individuals with missing or broken teeth, 3D teeth replacements is a growing trend with dentistry! 

This treatment option is a relatively recent trend within the field of dentistry. New methods for treatments are constantly surfacing in dental work.

Currently, dentistry uses 3D printing for better molds, certain teeth replacements, or even crowns, usually without additional appointments. 

The advancements in 3D printing have enabled dentists to craft dental replacements that match a person’s dental features’ color, size, shape, and position.

Benefits of 3D Teeth Replacement
With many uses for 3D printing, such as orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgeries, individuals with dental issues will benefit from this technology.

Benefits of 3D teeth or other dental features include:

  • Reduces wait time for replacements
  • Decreases patient costs
  • Improves dental and facial matching
  • Improves dental health

3D printing technology allows individuals to receive replacement dental features with less wait time than other traditional methods, and in most cases, within the same appointment. The use of improved 3D materials is reducing costs for dental replacements.

Moreover, the materials allow for more exact matching of color and shape of teeth, crowns, or other dental work. 3D printing in dentistry also improves oral health. For example, increasing a person’s jaw strength is one-way 3D printing in dentistry that improves a patient’s oral health.

Additionally, dental surgeons use 3D models to assist in surgery prep, specifically practicing the techniques needed to complete the surgery.

Future of 3D Dental Printing
There is much more to explore regarding how printing 3D teeth and other dental features can improve dental strength and oral health. For example, there is new research being done to see how to create bacteria-resistant 3D teeth. This plastic material also kills bacteria such as Streptococcus (the bacteria known to cause tooth decay). 

Imagine never experiencing pain from dental decay caused by bacteria ever again! The freedom a person can have from new technologies and improvements for dental treatments is astounding! 

3D printing allows for greater customization of dental features, and the production process is more efficient than traditional dental mold processes. The increase in efficiency will decrease dental replacement costs for dental implants, braces, and dental appliances such as oral appliance devices for sleep apnea or excessive snoring.

The future is bright for achieving the perfect smile by using 3D technology in dental work!

Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. We are a family dentistry practice located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine and restorative dentistry.

We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!

1 Comment
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5/6/2022 02:44:51 am

I always thought that 3D printing was only about cheap plastic and figurines for apartment decoration. But it turns out that this technology is already being used even in dental prosthetics. It's really impressive!

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