3D Printing Video Series – Nightguards
In this comprehensive tutorial, we delve into the cutting-edge world of 3D-printed nightguards. Our video guides you through each step of the process—right from designing your nightguard to the actual printing. Post-processing will be covered in an upcoming video. A clear finish of the nightguards can be achieved in a few ways (including candy-coating), but I prefer to use tripoli and high polishing paste on a lathe.
Utilizing the sophisticated yet user-friendly D3 Splint software, we demonstrate how to meticulously design a nightguard tailored for comfort and effectiveness. The design phase is followed by an in-depth walkthrough of printing using the high-precision Formlabs Form 2 printer.
Overlaying screen captures with voiceover and face video, we aim to provide a thorough understanding that is both technical and personal. Whether you are a dental professional looking to upgrade your practice or a tech-savvy dental student interested in learning new skills to use in the real world, this tutorial is for you.
Dr. Thomas is a general dentist that loves sharing information about all aspects of dentistry, but is passionate about digital and implant dentistry. Dr. Thomas received his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and continues to find helpful ways to inform and educate people about dental procedures and products.
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