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Dentures: 3D Digital Images Of Tooth Contours May Replace Plaster Models

92521_5555ScienceDaily June 5, 2009 — Using current technology, dental technicians can only make dentures using a bite impression. The silicone template for this plaster model is made by the dentist, in a procedure which is unpleasant for the patient. In future a 3-D digitizer will provide the teeth contours – without a plaster model.

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1 Comment for “Dentures: 3D Digital Images Of Tooth Contours May Replace Plaster Models”

  1. This is good news for the patient since we all know how horrible the taste of the plaster is, right?

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