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 : 2018
Volume : Volume 8
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Vishwas Kharsan.
VishwasKharsan@gmail.com
Background: Since their introduction, RPDs have been made by laboratory waxing and casting of the metal frame, with technological and scientific advances limited to this technique. Several attempts to modernize and improve the preparation of these metal frames, but few advances have been observed. New processing techniques for RP have been evaluated, such as stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), selective laser melting (SLM), selective deposition modeling (SDM), 3D printing, and direct inkjet printing. This review aims to highlight the use of CAD/CAM and rapid prototyping (RP) in the manufacture of RPDs.
Keywords: Computer-aided design; Computer-aided machining; Critically appraised topic (CAT); Removable partial denture.
