The use of photo polymerization to create a variety of products in dentistry has been gaining popularity in recent years. This technology allows dentists the flexibility to use a wide array of options to create dental implants and this in turn benefits the patients greatly. When you look at the most recent applications of this continuous liquid interface production, you will notice that many cumbersome procedures that used to be involved in the creation of dental implants have been done away with. At the same time, with the advent of this technology, implants can now be accurately produced and the chances of ending up with Invisalign that does not have a perfect fit is now an issue of the past.
Smooth-Sided Dental Products
If you wear dental implants, you will recognize the importance of making them fit as comfortably as possible. For instance, when using Invisalign, you would want the aligners to fit like a second skin on your teeth so that you can feel like you are not wearing anything on them. However, this will not be possible if your aligners have rough, crooked surfaces. The use of Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology has thus made it possible for dentists to produce aligners with ultra-smooth surfaces. This allows for maximization of comfort for the wearer. CLIP is a patented form of 3D printing that utilizes photo polymerization to create products with perfectly smooth surfaces. In other words, CLIP technology is a more advanced form of 3D printing since the latter will not be able to achieve the same level of smoothness that you can get in products created with the CLIP technology. If you are still not impressed, CLIP technology can also produce implants that are rubbery. This means that implants now have more flexibility and will be more comfortable to wear.
A Variety of Shapes
In the dental industry, there are no definite molds for the creation of dental implants. Dentists are always customizing new implant shapes for patients when they create Invisalign, dental bridges or porcelain inlays. This is because when teeth are damaged, the resultant shape will be unique to every individual. In the past, it would be a difficult and tedious process for dentists to customize an implant for every unique resultant tooth shape. However, this process is now simplified thanks to the CLIP technology. CLIP technology works on resin in its liquid form so molding or remolding it into any desired implant shape is now easily achievable.
A Faster Process
For dentists, the speed with which CLIP technology allows them to make dental products is one of the biggest advantages of this technological advancement. All they need to do now is to take images of the patients’ mouth and use the technology to immediately create products from the lab. Patients get to reap benefits too! Instead of having to wait for weeks for their implants, they can receive them in just a few hours’ time. Are you interested to find out more about the CLIP technology? Reach out to us at Real Smile Dental today! As one of the leading dental practices in New Jersey, we take great pride in using the latest technology and approaches to treat our patients. We can’t wait to share more with you. Book an appointment and direct your queries to our friendly and experienced dentists now!