In a joint effort between Universidad de los Andes and Universidad de La Frontera, a multidisciplinary team of researchers, led by Dr. Gabriel Nima (UANDES) and Dr. Karina Godoy (U. de la Frontera), is developing an innovative solution to one of the most common challenges in restorative dentistry: the repair of damaged 3D dental restorations without having to replace them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research focuses on finding the most effective surface treatment to ensure optimal adhesion between the original and repair material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"We are looking for the best way to repair restorations such as 3D printed crowns and inlays when they have small fractures or wear. We want to avoid their total replacement,<\/strong>\" explains Gabriel Nima, an academic at the School of Dentistry of Universidad de los Andes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This work is being conducted under laboratory conditions that simulate the oral environment, and aims to provide clear and practical guidance to dentists on how to deal with damage to definitive restorations made with 3D resin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \"This alternative can represent a significant change in the quality and efficiency of dental treatment. Repairing instead of replacing saves time and money for both patients and practitioners,<\/strong>\" Dr. Nima points out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The project involves experts in dental materials, biochemistry and microscopy, together with undergraduate and graduate students. The researchers include Dr. Gabriel Nima and Dr. Carolina Inostroza from the Faculty of Dentistry at Universidad de los Andes, as well as Dr. Karina Godoy and Dr. Karla Garrido, from Universidad de La Frontera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this study, Chile is at the forefront of the development of sustainable and innovative solutions in dental health, providing valuable knowledge for clinical practice at a global level.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An innovative joint research project between UANDES Dentistry and the U. de la Frontera could change the way fractures in 3D printed dental crowns and inlays are approached, saving time and money for patients and professionals.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6079,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6078","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-salud"],"yoast_head":"\n