Open AccessDirect Metal Laser Sintering: A Digitised Metal Casting Technology
Author(s) -
K. Venkatesh,
Vidyashree Nandini
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-013-0256-8
Subject(s) - selective laser sintering , dental technology , direct metal laser sintering , materials science , casting , metallurgy , sintering , laser , dentistry , medicine , optics , microstructure , physics
Dental technology is undergoing advancements at a fast pace and technology is being imported from various other fields. One such imported technology is direct metal laser sintering technology for casting metal crowns. This article will discuss the process of laser sintering for making metal crowns and fixed partial dentures with a understanding of their pros and cons.