Digital technology enables the 3D designing and printing of customized orthodontic brackets in the orthodontic office using dedicated CAD orthodontic software called UBrackets. Customized brackets and archwires together with a prediction of the final result based on the set-up enable the orthodontist to plan the orthodontic treatment with the end in mind. Hybrid ceramic resins and printed zirconia can be used for in-house bracket printing. Studies are being conducted to study resins and zirconia materials.
Learning Objectives:
After this lecture, attendees will be able to:
Visualize and understand the 3D designing and 3D printing workflow of customized orthodontic brackets in the orthodontic office.
Identify novel materials used for in-house customized orthodontic bracket 3D printing (hybrid ceramic resin and zirconia slurry) and understand the differences between them in terms of 3D printing workflow and properties.
Retain information about recently published studies concerning 3D-printed brackets' material properties.
