title: Direct metal laser sintering: a digitised metal casting technology.
abstract: Dental technology is undergoing advancements at a fast pace and technology is being imported from various other fields. One such imported technology is direct metal laser sintering technology for casting metal crowns. This article will discuss the process of laser sintering for making metal crowns and fixed partial dentures with a understanding of their pros and cons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: K Vijay
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Venkatesh
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: V Vidyashree
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Nandini
keywords: 3D printing technology; Laser sintered crowns; Metal laser sintering