Question Answer following topic You should provide an analys

Question

Answer following topic. You should provide an analysis of the current options, pros/cons, etc. and your recommendations. Assume the analysis is being done for Dr. Wolf who is director of JMU MBA program.

3D Printing

Dr. Wolf has a relative needing a hearing aid. She has learned that these devices are much improved today with the advent of 3D printing. She has another relative needing a tooth implant. She has heard the process is improved and faster with 3D printing. Is this true? How would you explain the technology to these relatives (and to Dr. Wolf) and would you recommend the 3D printing technology? Be specific and explain your reasons.

Solution

First of we need to explain about 3D printing so what is 3D prining

It is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.Itis achieved by using additive processes.In additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.

By using 3D printing you can do tooth implant

3D printing is a complete digital solution for surgical guide fabrication. Before surgery, detailed planning identifies vital structures,such as the inferior alveolar nerve or the sinus, as well as the shape and dimensions of the bone to orient implants for the most predictable outcome.

Patients often have to-dimensional radiographs, such as orthopantomographs or periapicals, taken prior to surgery. The challenge was to use a CT scan with appropriate software and a 3D printing solution to achieve a precise and accurate surgical guide.

For a successful dental implant procedure the jaw must have enough bone, and the bone has to be strong enough to hold and support the implant. If not, bone may need to be grafted.

for this we have a solution

Computer simulation software based on CT scan data enables virtual implant surgical placement. This provides insight into the vital anatomy, bone quality and implant characteristics, letting experts decide if bone grafting is needed.

Objet’s 3D printed models and surgical guides were chosen by implant surgeons to facilitate the proper implant placement based on the final prosthesis’ occlusion and aesthetics.

The Objet 3D printer proved to be the perfect solution, enabled to design and print surgical guides for most implant cases. Models produced on the Objet printer can be cold-sterilized, have exceptionally fine details and have an outstanding surface finish – all necessary for ensuring the high degree of accuracy required by dentists.