The use of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has progressed beyond prototyping to
produce intricate and valuable finished goods. The potential of additive manufacturing has …

The early computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems were
relied exclusively on subtractive methods. In recent years, additive methods by employing …

The word rapid prototyping (RP) was first used in mechanical engineering field in the early
1980s to describe the act of producing a prototype, a unique product, the first product, or a …

ABSTRACT Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing method in which a
3D item is formed by laying down successive layers of material. 3D printers are machines …

Background: The accuracy of implant casts generated with various impression techniques
was mainly investigated in vitro resulting in limited clinical data. Purpose:(1) To compare the …

Objective To report the clinical results and technical complications with computer‐assisted
design/computer‐assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) zirconia, implant fixed complete …

Purpose. The purpose of this retrospective case series is to evaluate the clinical advantages
and limitations of monolithic zirconia restorations for full arch implant supported restorations …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the implant and prosthetic
survival and success rates of zirconia‐based, implant‐supported, screw‐retained, cross …

Purpose To measure the extension of cantilever lengths, thicknesses, and heights of
zirconia prostheses in the lingual and facial areas of the distal screw access openings, and …

The most frequently encountered problem with fixed detachable dental prostheses is
loosening or fracture of the prosthetic screws. Other problems include wear, separation, or …