College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-06 08:15:25
Major
Biomedical Engineering
Honors Course
BMEN 491:001
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2023
Abstract
Replacement of thermoforming with direct 3d printed aligners, molding appliances for dental and alveolar movement. Currently the process involved requires 3d printing models and plastic thermoforming, trimming and polishing to fabricate the end product. If possible a product that could be 3d printed that had stress retention, crack resistance, and stain resistance properties delivered in thickness between .030 and .040 inches.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Hussein Tavana
First Reader
Dr. Ge Zhang
Second Reader
Steve Paterson
Honors Faculty Advisor
Elijah Wreh
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Clark, Erin; Ickes, Lauren; and Madison, Tyler, "Enhancing Dental Aligners with Direct 3D Printing Manufacturing" (2023). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1701.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1701
Included in
Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Commons, Dental Materials Commons, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Commons, Oral Biology and Oral Pathology Commons, Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Commons