Digital dental Manufacturing

11B2110

Bachelor

German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

Nothing else has influenced dental technology as much as the constant increase in digitalisation. This affects all areas, starting with diagnostics, treatment planning and, above all, production. CAD/CAM processes have become an integral part of today's dental technology. CNC technology and, increasingly, 3D printing of a wide range of dental materials have long been a feature of everyday work in laboratories and practices. Knowing, understanding and being able to describe the digital workflow and the integration of production into it is fundamental for the future professional life of dental technology graduates.

1. advantages of digital manufacturing compared to conventional processes

2. challenges (disadvantages and weaknesses) of digital production methods

3. intraoral and desktop scanners

4. design software
4.1. digital recording methods of functional jaw movements 

5. CAD/CAM-supported prosthetic concepts
5.1. fixed prosthetics
5.2 Removable prosthetics
5.3 Implant-supported prosthetics

6. subtractive procedures
6.1. machinable materials for dental use
6.2. milling systems and CAM software

7. Additive procedures
7.1 Overview of common 3D printing processes
7.2 Overview of additively manufactured dental materials 
7.3 Additive manufacturing processes for metallic and ceramic dental materials

8. digital imaging techniques

9. software-supported navigation procedures, e.g. in implantology

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• oral exam or
• Written examination

• Work practical

The examiners choose the type of examination from the options provided and inform the students at the beginning of the semester.

Two practical work samples (2-3) from the field of digital dental technology are to be produced during the practical course, as specified by the lecturer.

Written examination: see applicable study regulations

In this module, digital manufacturing techniques are used to produce dental prosthetics and basic knowledge of dental technology is assumed, as taught in the first two semesters.
Students who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills before starting the module are recommended to read the following basic literature: Hohmann, A., & Hielscher, W. (2019). Lehrbuch der Zahntechnik: Prothetik (Vol. 2). Quintessenz Verlag.

Students have a broad theoretical and practical understanding in the field of digital dental production and are able to propose suitable technologies and systems for the digital workflow for specific indications.

Students who have successfully completed this course have detailed knowledge of digital dental production, can implement work digitally and are able to critically explain the strengths and weaknesses of the digital workflow.

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this course use various computer-aided methods in appropriate places.

The situation-specific and targeted use of digital manufacturing processes is used to speed up dental production, reduce sources of error and simplify processes.

• Strickstrock, Monika

• Schmid, Christian
• Strickstrock, Monika