3D Printing in Dentistry and Digital Impression

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What is another term for 3D printing as mentioned in the text?

Computerized Production

Additive Design

Layered Manufacturing (correct)

Digital Fabrication

Which American engineer is credited with developing the world's first working 3-D printer?

John Smith

Michael Johnson

Charles Hull (correct)

Emily Brown

Which of the following is NOT a material used for 3D printing as mentioned in the text?

Organic Materials

Plastics (correct)

Ceramics

Metals

In which dental procedure are surgical guides commonly utilized?

Maxillofacial surgery Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is an intraoral scanner in dentistry?

Device for Optical Impressions Signup and view all the answers

Which area of dentistry involves Guided Endodontic Access and Endodontic MicroSurgery?

Endodontics Signup and view all the answers

'Solid free form fabrication' is another term used interchangeably with:

'Additive Manufacturing' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of conventional impression techniques?

Improved diagnosis and treatment planning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using digital scanners for impressions?

Presence of material undercuts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a prerequisite for digital imaging in dentistry?

Digital scanner software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of CAD/CAM technology in dentistry?

Improved diagnosis and treatment planning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the digital impression workflow?

Impression tray Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which statement is TRUE?

Digital impressions are more accurate than conventional impressions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 3D printing in dentistry?

Developing surgical guides for medical procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which material is NOT commonly used in 3D printing for dental applications?

Plastics Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative term used for 'Additive Manufacturing' in the context of 3D printing?

Rapid Prototyping Signup and view all the answers

Which area of dentistry involves the production of bioprinted structures using 3D printing technology?

Prosthodontics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of an intraoral scanner in dentistry?

Capturing direct optical impressions for dental procedures Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of 3D printing involves the addition of multiple layers of material under computer control?

Layered Manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 3D printing, what procedure does 'Solid free form fabrication' primarily refer to?

Building three-dimensional objects layer by layer Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of conventional impressions that digital scanners aim to eliminate?

Errors in tray selection Signup and view all the answers

Which factor related to traditional impression taking is not improved by using digital impressions?

Tearing and deformation Signup and view all the answers

In traditional impression techniques, what can be a challenge due to factors that digital scanners address?

Undercuts presence Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using digital scanners for impressions that is not mentioned in relation to traditional techniques?

Alginate impression Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of impression taking is significantly improved by the use of digital scanners?

Decreased chairside time Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of conventional impressions that is NOT overcome by the implementation of digital scanners?

Temperature sensitivity Signup and view all the answers