Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2015
Volume : Volume 5
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Bhumika Tahiliani
brbhangar@yahoo.com
Background: 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. Laser sintering is a relatively new method compared to conventional casting procedure. Direct metal laser-sintering (DMLS) is a well-known method for e-Manufacturing, the fast, flexible and cost-effective production directly from 3D CAD data. The DMLS method is a newly introduced technique for producing metal FDPs. 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.
Keywords: DMLS-Direct Metal Laser Sintering, CAD-Computer Aided Design.
