Comparison of the weight of conventionally heat-processed hollow and solid obturators and 3D printed hollow obturators

The weight of larger obturators places increased stress on the supportive teeth and bearing tissue and allows gravity to act as a dislodging factor affecting the stability and retention of the prosthesis. However, whether conventionally processed and 3-dimensionally (3D) printed hollow obturators have similar reduced weights compared with solid obturators is unclear.

Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - October 31, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Harrison I. Spatz, Jaclyn T. Schmitz, Annu Singh, Marjorie Golden, Elyn Riedel, Joseph D. Randazzo, Joseph M. Huryn Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research