Auricular Reconstruction With Ultra-Short Dental Implant-retained Prosthesis: A Case Report on Virtual Planning Software and 3D Surgical Guides.

Auricular reconstruction in traumatic patients needs a more diverse and in-depth approach as the graft site may not be available for autologous graft. The implant-retained auricular prosthesis has shown satisfying outcomes for those patients who have lost their auricle due to congenital or acquired reasons. When osseointegrated auricular implants are not available, dental implant and implant-planning software can provide safe, reliable, and predictable outcomes.

Comparing volumetric and biological aspects of 3D-printed interim restorations under various post-curing modes.

Purpose: This study aims to compare the volumetric change, degree of conversion (DOC), and cytotoxicity of 3D-printed restorations post-cured under three different conditions.

Materials And Methods: 3D-printed interim restorations were post-cured under three different conditions and systems: 5 min, 30 min, and 24 h. Three-unit and six-unit fixed dental prostheses (n = 30 for each case) were printed; ten specimens from each group were post-cured and then scanned to compare their volumetric changes.