Closing Post-orthodontic Spaces Between Anterior Teeth Using Sequential 3D-printed Direct Composite Injection Guides
Y Zhang, Juqian Zhang, Lin Fan, Haiyang Yu
Abstract
Restorative treatment of anterior teeth is sometimes required to improve esthetic and functional occlusal outcomes of orthodontic therapy. This case report presents a direct, noninvasive approach to close post-orthodontic gaps in anterior teeth using a 3D-printed composite resin injection guide with a full digital workflow. The composite injection technique using 3D-printed guides is a full digital workflow that can transfer the design precisely, save chair time, and simplify the direct composite restoration procedure.
Topics & Concepts
WorkflowComposite number3d printedRetainerAnterior teethDentistryComputer scienceOrthodonticsClosing (real estate)Materials scienceMedicineBiomedical engineeringComposite materialAlgorithmLawDatabasePolitical scienceDental materials and restorationsOrthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsDental Implant Techniques and Outcomes