3D-printed kidneys, casts, jaws and now, custom dentures are just a few of the medical innovations that are changing the lives of people in need.
The Radboudumc medical center in Nijmegen, The Netherlands is now making it possible for toothless patients to be fitted with a brand new mouthpiece that is tailored exactly to their specifications—accurately to the tenth of a millimeter.
Although the process of getting the prosthesis created and installed takes time and at least two surgeries with time to heal in between, overall the time savings adds up to about six months. As well as patients being pleased about the short treatment time, they are also fond of the greater security that the custom dentures affords them.
3D-Printed Dentures
These Custom Dentures are Fit to a Patient's Mouth with Extreme Accuracy
Trend Themes
1. Custom Dentures - The trend of 3D-printed custom dentures is disrupting the traditional denture manufacturing process.
2. Medical 3D Printing - The trend of 3D printing in the medical field opens up opportunities for precise and personalized prosthetic solutions.
3. Time-saving Dental Procedures - The trend of utilizing 3D-printing technology in dentistry contributes to shorter treatment times and improved patient experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Dentistry - The dentistry industry can explore the use of 3D-printing technology to offer high-quality and custom dentures to patients.
2. Medical Manufacturing - The medical manufacturing industry can leverage 3D printing to produce precise and tailored prosthetic solutions for patients in need.
3. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can tap into the dental market by providing innovative solutions for creating custom dentures.