# Anti-Fungal Printed Dentures These 3D-Printed Dentures Feature Infection-Fighting Medication By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-dentures References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180426-researchers-develop-3d-printed-dentures-filled-with-anti-fungal-medication-to-treat-infections.html) Beyond just providing a highly tailored custom fit, 3D-printed dentures have the potential to deliver specific treatments to support patients, as researchers from the [State University of New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board) at Buffalo have proven. Researchers have developed a set of 3D-printed dentures that can actually treat the fungal infections that plague the many people who wear the artificial replacements for natural teeth and gums. While there are [antiseptic mouthwashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumina) and ways to disinfect dentures that generally require their removal from the mouth, this innovative 3D-printed device is filled with anti-fungal medication to prevent and treat oral infections. Specifically, researchers filled the 3D-printed dentures with microscopic capsules of the anti-fungal medication Amphotericin B in order to better the support oral health of patients who are highly susceptible to infection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Dentures:** Opportunity to customize dentures for specific treatments and improve patient oral health. - **Infection-fighting Medication:** Potential to incorporate medication into 3D-printed dental devices to prevent and treat oral infections. - **Tailored Dental Treatments:** Advancement in 3D-printing technology allows for personalized treatment options for dental patients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dental Technology:** Incorporating 3D-printing technology and medication into dentures creates opportunities for innovation in the dental industry. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Development of specialized medication for oral health and integration into dental products is a potential disruptive innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. - **Healthcare:** Improved oral health and specialized treatment options for dental patients contribute to advancements in the healthcare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Strong Dental Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-health.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [3D Medicine Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doserx1.md) - [Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3d-bone.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md) - [3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellaseno.md) - [3D Printed Medical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsp-bolus.md) - [3D-Printed Medical Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossiform.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md)