{"id":16978,"date":"2023-12-06T10:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T10:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/additive-manufacturing-medicine-dentistry\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T12:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:55:18","slug":"additive-manufacturing-medicine-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/additive-manufacturing-medicine-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Additive Manufacturing in Medicine and Dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-why-additive-manufacturing-in-the-medical-and-dental-fields\">Why Additive Manufacturing in the Medical and Dental Fields?<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-applications-of-3d-printing-in-medicine-and-dentistry-nbsp\">Applications of 3D Printing in Medicine and Dentistry&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-overview-of-additive-manufacturing-in-medical-and-dental-industry\">Overview of Additive Manufacturing in Medical and Dental Industry<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the medical and dental fields, every patient has unique problems and solutions. This is why heavy customisation and precision are often required. And when it comes to customised solutions and treatments, there is no other manufacturing technology as good as additive manufacturing. Indeed, 3D printing provides localised options, solutions and tools to face the various tensions the world is facing, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-additive-manufacturing-in-the-medical-and-dental-fields\"><strong>Why Additive Manufacturing in the Medical and Dental Fields?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-biocompatibility\"><strong>Biocompatibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There are many biocompatible materials available with 3D printing. This means that they are unreactive when in contact with a biological system which is paramount when coming to implants, prosthetics and dentures etc, that come in contact with human tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The international standard for device testing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mddionline.com\/news\/regulatory-guidelines-biocompatibility-safety-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISO 10993<\/a>,&nbsp; provides information on how biocompatible materials can be tested and used as part of wider risk management and risk-reduction strategy. Qualifying these tests assure that the materials are not harmful if contacted i.e,&nbsp; not toxic or that they don\u2019t cause skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing.webp\" alt=\"Biocompatible materials in 3D printing\" class=\"wp-image-16540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing.webp 936w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-16978\" data-caption=\"Biocompatible materials in 3D printing\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Biocompatible-materials-in-3D-printing.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biocompatible materials in 3D printing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sterialisability-nbsp\"><strong>Sterialisability<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Sterilisation makes a part or device free from bacteria and viruses etc. Many materials like ABS 30i are sterilisable in many ways like gamma radiation and alcohol sterilisation. This makes additive manufacturing the best and cheapest way to produce sterilised parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bio-usability\"><strong>Bio-usability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/cardon-dls-medical\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Carbon-DLS-3D-print.webp\" alt=\"Carbon DLS 3D print\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/cardon-dls-medical\/\" class=\"aside-link\">Applications of Carbon DLS in the Medical Industry<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>Apart from being<a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-biocompatible\/\"> biocompatible<\/a>, replacement parts like prosthetics, dentures and implants also need to possess similar physical properties that match the original body parts. For example, a bone replacement or joint part needs to be hard and able to withstand high compressive strength and fatigue. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-medical-industry\/\">materials suitable for the medical industry<\/a> like Titanium serve the purpose exactly and are customised according to the patient with the help of AM.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customisation\"><strong>Customisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>No two patients are the same. For example, even in a patient, left and right ears differ in size and shape. There is no one size of hearing aid that fits all and feels comfortable for everyone. This shows that there is a necessity for customisation which is the main benefit of AM. Carbon DLS is in fact capable of producing highly accurate parts with soft elastomers that can fit in the patient\u2019s ear.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prototyping\"><strong>Prototyping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Additive manufacturing is known for its rapid prototyping capabilities that are used heavily in the medical and dental industry. Be it the models of a patient&#8217;s jawline, knees, the doctors have a live sized model to discuss instead of a 2D X-Ray report or a scanning report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other advantage is, the data of a specific patient can be stored in the form of CAD models. These help a lot in the preparation of patient-specific implants and mostly in dentistry, this helps in replicating the exact teeth shape and size.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-applications-of-3d-printing-in-medicine-and-dentistry-nbsp\"><strong>Applications of 3D Printing in Medicine and Dentistry <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inexpensive-and-affordable-prosthetics-and-orthoses\"><strong>Inexpensive and Affordable Prosthetics and Orthoses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Many accidents occur in a year and many lose limbs as a result. But even though the process of acquiring prosthetics is quite easy, it remains very expensive. The advent of AM in the field made this expensive task from designing a suitable prosthetic to manufacturing into an affordable and accessible option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3D printing has made the analysis, design and manufacturing of a patient-specific prosthetic much easier and is becoming a saving grace for many. This is the same in dentistry as well &#8211; it is much easier to analyse a jaw and teeth and recreate it with CAD, followed by 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit-1024x515.webp\" alt=\"Example of a revolutionary prosthetics created by Prosfit\" class=\"wp-image-16552\" style=\"max-width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit-1024x515.webp 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit-300x151.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit-768x386.webp 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-16978\" data-caption=\"Example of a revolutionary prosthetics created by Prosfit (Image credit: HP)\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Example-of-a-revolutionary-prosthetics-created-by-Prosfit.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of a revolutionary prosthetics created by Prosfit (Image credit: HP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-house-printing-and-rapid-prototyping\"><strong>In-house Printing and Rapid Prototyping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A 3D printer at the hospital or research facility helps boost innovation and help in betterment in treatment through multiple iterations in design and printing much faster and cheaper. It is easier for the trainees and medical\/ dental students to understand and educate themselves in complicated cases through a live model than 2D reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3d-bioprinting-and-tissue-engineering\"><strong>3d Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If an organ is damaged and needs to be treated, it can be done with the help of donated organs, autografts or grafts of a tissue taken from a different location and placed in the damaged location. This is a part of tissue engineering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the future, 3D printing can revolutionise this process by replacing the grafts method by printing with compatible material which can save many lives. From cell structures to skull replacements, there is a lot of scope in the segment and the researchers are working on it to make it a viable option with great potential in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting-1024x580.webp\" alt=\"The concept of 3D bioprinting\" class=\"wp-image-16564\" style=\"max-width:641px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting-1024x580.webp 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-16978\" data-caption=\"The concept of 3D bioprinting(Image: Science Direct)\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/The-concept-of-3D-bioprinting.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The concept of 3D bioprinting(Image: Science Direct)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-additive-manufacturing-in-medical-and-dental-industry\"><strong>Overview of Additive Manufacturing in Medical and Dental Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-246\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-246\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 360px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Material <\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Prosthetics<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">SLS, MJF<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Nylon PA 12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Tough, flexible, high tensile strength<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Prosthetic legs, limbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Medical equipment<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">FDM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">ABS M30i<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Biocompatible, sterilisable, high impact strength<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Detailed anatomical models, prosthetics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Moulds, prototypes<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">FDM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">PC ISO, ULTEM 1010<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Heat and impact resistant<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 72px;\">Body part moulds, custom surgical guides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Heavy load and heat conditions<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">FDM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">PPSF<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Heat and chemical resistant<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 48px;\">Prosthetics, prototypes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Wearables<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Carbon DLS<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">SIL 30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Heat, tear resisting, flexible elastomer<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Respiratory masks, implants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Custom orthopaedic implants<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">DMLS<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Titanium (Ti6Al4V)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Hard, corrosion, thermal resistant, non-reactive<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Knee joints and bone replacements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Dental and orthopaedic implants<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">DMLS<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Cobalt chrome (CoCr28Mo6)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; height: 24px;\">Heat, corrosion, wear and chemical resistant<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%; 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We also offer various post-processing operations to ensure the utmost quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of quantity, precision, complexity, and required delivery time, we always have the manufacturing capacity to deliver. 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