3D Metal Printed Appliances – a 10-Year Clinical Review

Customized 3D metal printing is still in its infancy in orthodontics. Dr. Christensen fitted the first custom printed appliance 10 years ago. In this presentation, he will review the results of the first 10 years of using 3D metal printing in various orthodontic applications. The aim of this presentation is to review not only the many advantages of 3D printed expanders, maxillary protraction appliances, eruption appliances, mesializers, distalizers as well as Herbst appliances, but also to share the problems with custom metal printing from a clinical perspective. The presentation will illustrate clinical technical aspects that are often forgotten in presentations aiming to highlight new technical techniques. Digital workflow integrations will be presented enabeling the attendees to immediately implement metal printed appliances in clinical practice.