Growing Demand for Customized Oral Devices
The medical industry with its need for customization is one of the most important application fields for 3D printing. 3D printing technology offers patients with affordable custom prostheses, implants, and devices. This enables doctors to perform their jobs more effectively with custom tools and models. To operate correctly, different oral devices require patient-specific customization. 3D printed oral devices are more customizable, accurate and better fit for the patient without requiring extensive trimming and polishing. Hence, 3D printing technology is highly used in the creation of dental implants and crowns. The process also produces an artificial tooth that is indistinguishable from natural teeth. The artificial tooth or crown’s shape, size, color, and position are all precisely crafted to ensure a perfect match for individual’s smile. Hence, the growing demand for customized oral devices is expected to offer more growth opportunities for the 3D printing polymer material market.
