Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 1103 - 1103
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Rapid
prototyping
has
produced
accessible
manufacturing
methods
that
offer
faster
and
more
cost-effective
ways
to
develop
microscale
systems
for
cellular
testing.
Commercial
3D
printers
are
now
increasingly
adapted
soft
lithography,
where
elastomers
used
in
tandem
with
3D-printed
substrates
produce
vitro
cell
assays.
Newfound
abilities
prototype
have
begun
expand
fundamental
bioengineering
research
the
visual
system
complement
tissue
engineering
studies
reliant
upon
complex
microtechnology.
This
project
printing
elastomeric
devices
examined
responses
of
retinal
cells
flow.
Our
experiments
fabricated
molds
using
metal
milling,
resin
stereolithography,
fused
deposition
modeling
via
plastic
printing.
The
were
connected
flow
pumps
simulate
different
conditions
phenotypic
endothelial
neural
significant
neurovascular
barriers
retina.
results
indicated
microdevices
demonstrated
differences
survival
morphology
response
external
barrier
function.
Modern
technology
shows
great
potential
rapid
production
testing
will
contribute
both
our
understanding
development
new
therapies.
Future
incorporate
varied
stimuli
as
well
extracellular
matrices
expanded
subsets
cells.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1714 - 1714
Published: June 16, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
investigate
the
influence
printing
material,
build
angle,
and
artificial
aging
on
accuracy
SLA-
DLP-printed
occlusal
devices
in
comparison
each
other
subtractively
manufactured
devices.
A
total
192
were
by
one
SLA-printing
two
DLP-printing
methods
5
different
angles
as
well
milling.
specimens
scanned
superimposed
their
initial
CAD
data
obtain
trueness
precision
values.
second
series
scans
performed
after
underwent
an
simulation
thermocycling.
Again,
investigated,
pre-
post-aging
values
compared.
statistically
significant
was
found
for
all
main
effects:
manufacturing
method,
thermocycling,
confirmed
two-way
ANOVA.
Regarding
trueness,
overall
tendency
indicated
that
splints
more
accurate
than
3D-printed,
with
mean
deviation
around
±0.15
mm,
followed
DLP1
group,
±0.25
mm
at
0
degree
angle.
Within
additive
methods,
DLP
had
significantly
higher
compared
SLA,
which
highest
values,
±0.32
being
truest
original
file.
precision,
subtractive
showed
better
manufacturing.
demonstrated
a
dimensional
only
SLA-printed
splints.
Journal of Advanced Oral Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
This
narrative
review
explores
the
evolution
of
occlusal
splint
fabrication,
focusing
on
transition
from
traditional
analog
methods
to
modern
digital
workflows,
incorporating
scanning
and
3D-printing
technologies.
It
examines
advantages
3D
printing,
including
accuracy,
efficiency,
patient
comfort.
The
also
materials
techniques
involved
in
splints,
conventional
acrylic
splints
alginate
impressions
more
advanced
computer-aided
design
(CAD)/computer-aided
manufacturing
(CAM)
systems.
available
literature
demonstrates
that
printing
accelerates
production
offering
greater
customization
while
reducing
material
waste.
However,
challenges
remain
concerning
strength,
biocompatibility,
durability
3D-printed
oral
environment.
While
milled
are
known
for
their
superior
strength
longevity,
provide
increased
flexibility
faster
turnaround
times,
with
orientation
playing
a
crucial
role
fit
accuracy.
In
conclusion,
significantly
enhances
procedure
creating
notable
improvements
over
methods.
Nevertheless,
further
research
is
necessary
optimize
performance
address
concerns
match
longevity
splints.
Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Additive
manufacturing
(AM)
of
polymers
is
a
highly
versatile
technology
that
can
be
applied
to
many
independent
sectors
like
automotive,
aviation,
medicine,
and
dentistry.
Since
it
has
great
potential
for
rapid
prototyping,
clean‐process
concepts,
the
ability
produce
complex
shapes,
layer‐by‐layer
printing
method
one
most
promising
alternatives
future
industrial
production
efforts.
In
sense,
different
from
previous
studies,
this
work
aims
elucidate
friction
wear
properties
special
dental
samples
manufactured
via
photopolymerization‐based
AM
according
both
parameters,
dry
sliding
test
variables.
Also,
first
initiation
examine
combined
influences
UV
exposure
time,
building
direction,
force
on
surface
roughness,
hardness,
coefficient,
rate,
main
plastic
damage
mechanism
printed
samples.
The
results
showed
maximum
average
hardness
value
was
detected
as
89.8
Shore
D
vertically
built
with
8
s
time.
addition,
exhibited
better
resistance
than
horizontal
rising
time
generally
affected
affirmatively
levels
lowest
volume
loss
78
mm
3
belonged
vertical
sample
at
5
N.
Further,
increasing
caused
decrease
in
coefficient
triggered
increase
Among
all
samples,
calculated
values
changed
between
0.3
0.87.
On
other
side,
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
energy‐dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS)
analyses
pointed
out
ascending
times
led
altering
contact
matchings
determining
final
outcomes.
Highlights
To
obtain
quality,
useful
option.
Horizontally
higher
coefficients.
Curing
positively
impacted
orientations.
Grooves
debris
parts
were
observed
surfaces
low
times.
European Journal of Materials Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 151 - 172
Published: June 20, 2024
The
additive
manufacturing
route
is
a
notably
promising
alternative
option
to
obtain
complex
shaped
parts,
precise
prototypes,
and
direct-usage
system
components
for
lots
of
independent
sectors
like
medicine,
dentistry,
automotive,
aviation,
construction.
Compared
the
conventional
strategies,
this
methodology
provides
cleaner,
healthier,
faster
opportunities
engineers
manufacturers.
In
paper,
actual
applications
photopolymerization-oriented
3D
printing
in
field
dentistry
are
evaluated
light
literature
efforts,
sectoral
feedback,
additional
original
interpretations.
Concordantly,
process
backgrounds
materials
were
analyzed
meticulously
together
with
evaluations
physical
mechanical
features
dental
components.
When
real
implementations
models,
surgical
guides,
aligners,
temporary
teeth,
implants
considered,
it
seen
that
there
still
lot
room
be
enlightened
on
topic
healthier
future.
context,
article
aims
draw
broad
perspective
new
interdisciplinary
efforts
emphasize
great
potential
layer-by-layer
production
dentistry.
Selcuk Dental Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 11, 2024
ÖZET:
Maksillofasiyal
protezler,
çene
ve
yüz
bölgesindeki
eksiklik
veya
bozuklukların
tedavisinde
önemli
bir
rol
oynar.
Bu
eksiklikler,
doğuştan
gelen
durumlar,
gelişimsel
sorunlar,
patolojiler
travmalar
sonucu
olabilir
fiziksel,
psikolojik
fonksiyonel
sorunlara
neden
olabilir.
protezlerin
başarıları,
uygun
malzeme
seçimine
bağlıdır.
Günümüzde,
maksillofasiyal
üretiminde
yaygın
olarak
kullanılan
malzemeler
arasında
silikon
elastomerler
öne
çıkar.
malzeme,
doku
uyumunu
sağlama,
kolay
şekillendirme
renklendirilebilme
özellikleri
ile
Çağdaş
dijital
teknolojiler,
protez
tasarım
üretim
süreçlerini
büyük
ölçüde
kolaylaştırmıştır.
Bilgisayar
destekli
(CAD),
bilgisayar
(CAM)
üç
boyutlu
baskı
(3D)
gibi
daha
hassas
verimli
yol
sunar.
gelişmeler,
estetik,
fonksiyon,
maliyet
sağlamlık
açısından
etkili
şekilde
tasarlanmasına
üretilmesine
olanak
tanır.
nedenle,
teknolojilerin
alanında
kullanımı,
hastaların
yaşam
kalitesini
artırmak
için
umut
verici
gelişme
sunmaktadır.
Anahtar
Kelimeler:
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