Modified additive manufacturing and injection molding for diastema closure with an integrated occlusal prop
The Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding (AMIM) technique was modified by digitally integrating custom occlusal props into a translucent 3-dimensionally (3D) printed injection guide. The design improved mandibular stability, patient comfort, and clinical handling during the placement of multiple anterior composite resin restorations without interfering with the restorative procedure. The technique was demonstrated in a patient treated with direct composite veneers.
Authors
- Shereen Azer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5885-0572)
- Leonardo M. Nassani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0908-6096)
- D. S. Clark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7213-7538)
- Gretchen L. Smith
- Emma Workman
- Rafat S. Amer
- Daria Buhtoiarova
Institutions
- Veterans Health Administration (US)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (AU)
- Dentsply Sirona (United States) (US)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2026.07.022
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00