TECHNOLOGY OF CREATING INDIVIDUAL DENTAL IMPLANTS WITH A DEVELOPED SURFACE
Subject and goals . The article presents the technology for creating individual dental implants (IDI) by computer processing of images of a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the DICOM format, printing a model on a 3D printer and creating a developed surface in the form of micro- and macrocavities on the product using laser processing method. The purpose of this study is to develop a technology for obtaining a tooth root model (TRM) taking into account the patient’s individual characteristics based on CBCT data and 3D printing of a titanium product and the creation of a developed surface on the resulting model. Methods. The technology of creating an IDI includes 3 stages of work: the creation of an TRM by computer simulation of an image obtained from a CBCT patient image, 3D printing of the resulting model using selective laser sintering, laser processing of the product to create a developed surface. Results . The article presents the results of creating a TRM identical root part of the extracted tooth, and describes how to create a developed surface on the resulting product. Conclusions. Using of the implant, created by the proposed technology, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and the developed surface in the form of micro- and macrocavities, will significantly reduce the risk of injury during the implant installation and increase the survival rate.