Elbashti Mahmoud E, Sumita Yuka I, Hattori Mariko, Aswehlee Amel M, Taniguchi Hisashi
Int J Prosthodont. 2016 Nov/Dec;29(6):592-594. doi: 10.11607/ijp.4932.
This case report describes the reproduction of the current obturator of a frail elderly patient using the digitization concept. A computed tomography scanner was used to scan the obturator. The virtual model was created using three-dimensional modeling software. The model was printed using a plastic with a low melting point with a fused deposition modeling technique in a three-dimensional printer and then conventionally processed. The definitive obturator was inserted and evaluated for fit, function, and esthetics and was successfully delivered at the second visit. The patient was satisfied with the oral function and esthetics of the reproduced obturator. This case report confirms the effectiveness of digitization in the reproduction of an obturator that enabled satisfactory oral function and esthetics.
本病例报告描述了运用数字化概念为一位体弱老年患者复制当前闭孔器的过程。使用计算机断层扫描仪对闭孔器进行扫描。利用三维建模软件创建虚拟模型。在三维打印机中采用熔融沉积建模技术，用低熔点塑料打印该模型，然后进行常规加工。将最终的闭孔器插入并评估其贴合度、功能和美观度，在第二次就诊时成功交付。患者对复制的闭孔器的口腔功能和美观度感到满意。本病例报告证实了数字化在闭孔器复制中的有效性，该复制过程实现了令人满意的口腔功能和美观度。
