Basics of 3D Printing of Aligners: Scanners and Printers

– Importance of 3D technologies in orthodontics

– Parts of Digital Orthodontics

– Scanners

– 3D printing simplified

– Types of 3D printers:

- FDM Printers

-SLA Printers

- Metal/DMLS printings

- DLP/LCD Printers. 

– Build platform in 3D printers 

– LCD module 

– The expensive 3D printers

– Low cost DLP printer

– Criteria for choosing a printer

– Resin 3D printer calibration

– Supports in 3D printing 

– Saving cost of 3D printing 

– Horizontal and vertical printing

– Live placement of models and supports in Chitubox software.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, General dentists.