Rapid prototyping: a new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding.
This article describes a new method of preparing trays for indirect bracket bonding. Computer-aided technology is used to design the individualized trays, which are then produced with a rapid prototyping procedure. Application in clinical practice and the advantages of time savings and accurate bracket placement are discussed.
Ciuffolo
Fabio
F
Section of Orthodontic and Gnathology, Department of Oral Science, University G. d'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy. fciuffolo.alf@virgilio.it
Epifania
Ettore
E
Duranti
Gionni
G
De Luca
Valentina
V
Raviglia
Daniele
D
Rezza
Silvia
S
Festa
Felice
F
D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors