
Additive manufactured RPD frameworks Vs Traditional Cast RPD frameworks
Mr Glenn Campbell Mr Frank Alifui-Segbaya Dr Jane Evans


Mr Glenn Campbell
MDentTech in Prosthetics
Bachelor of Oral Health · Masters dental technology in prosthetics ·Griffith University
Glenn is a prosthetists, also owner operator of Dentures By Design Clinic.

Mr Frank Alifui-Segbaya
DipDT,AC,BSc(Hons),M.Phil
Currently PhD candidate
Dr Jane Evans
Associate Professor
DipDT, BFET, PhD


The BSEM image of DMLS Co-Cr alloy at x500 magnification
Additive manufacturing by laser sintering or melting joins metal powders to accomplish: Almost 100% DENSITY FINER MICROSTRUCTURE SUPERIOR HOMOGENEITY Traditional casting can lead to Miscasts, Porosity, Investment Inclusions


ADVANTAGES FOR CLINICIAN AND LAB
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Reduction in environmental impact due to waste reduction
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Ability to recall, change design and remanufacture without needing to change entire process
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Share designs through web based services between Clinician and Technician
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Shorter Process Workflow
You can now offer your patients 3D laser printed pure chrome partials, knowing exactly their makeup.
Every frame comes with a certificate of authenticity.
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Patient Focused Research Best Practice is a technique or methodology that, through experience and research, has been proven to reliably lead to a desired result.
Results in providing patients with the highest quality prosthesis