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Evaluation Of Fit For 3d Printed Retainers As Compared To Thermoform Retainers, David J. Cole
Evaluation Of Fit For 3d Printed Retainers As Compared To Thermoform Retainers, David J. Cole
Theses and Dissertations
ABSTRACT
EVALUATION OF FIT FOR 3D PRINTED RETAINERS AS COMPARED TO THERMOFORM RETAINERS
By David Cole, D.M.D.
A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University
Thesis Directors: Eser Tüfekçi, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.S.H.A.
Professor, Department of Orthodontics
Sompop Bencharit, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Digital Dentistry, Department of General Practice
Introduction: Despite recent advances in three-dimensional (3D) printing, little information is available on 3D printed retainers
Methods: Three reference models were used to fabricate traditional vacuum formed, commercially-available vacuum formed, and 3D printed …