title: Mirror-image anterior crown fabrication with computer-aided design and rapid prototyping technology: a clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report describes the fabrication of a maxillary central incisor single crown with rapid prototyping (RP) technology. A patient with a recently replaced metal ceramic crown had discomfort due to the nonanatomic lingual contour of the crown. With computer-aided design (CAD) software and rapid prototyping (RP) technology, the shape of the contralateral central incisor was duplicated and reproduced to make a mirror-image for a new crown. The prosthodontic planning and treatment approach are discussed.
authors: Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wis., USA.
authors: Seok-Hwan
authors: SH
authors: Cho
authors: Won-Gun
authors: WG
authors: Chang
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000538:Aluminum Silicates / Q000737:chemistry; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C508050:IPS e.max Press; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar