A digital implant custom tray fabrication method using the design process for simulating the position of the impression copings and 3D printing technology

Jong-Eun Kim; Dong-Ho Kwon; Jee-Hwan Kim; June-Sung Shim

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.07.005

A digital implant custom tray fabrication method using the design process for simulating the position of the impression copings and 3D printing technology

J Prosthet Dent. 2019 Apr;121(4):566-570. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.07.005. Epub 2018 Dec 15.

Authors

Jong-Eun Kim¹, Dong-Ho Kwon², Jee-Hwan Kim³, June-Sung Shim⁴

Affiliations

¹ Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
² Graduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
³ Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
⁴ Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: jfshim@yuhs.ac.

PMID: 30563707
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.07.005

Abstract

The technique described allowed an implant custom tray to be fabricated referencing the location of connected impression copings. The technique uses dental computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D printing technology. The method controls the thickness of the impression material around the impression copings, improving the impression-making process.

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Computer-Aided Design
Dental Impression Materials*
Dental Impression Technique*
Printing, Three-Dimensional

Substances

Dental Impression Materials