Bioengineering for Customized Orthodontic Applications- Implant, Bracket and Dental Vibrator

To understand complex living system an effort has made by mechanical engineers and dentists to deliver prompt products and services to patients concerned about their aesthetic look. Since two decades various bracket systems have designed involving techniques like milling, injection molding which are technically not flexible for the customized dental product development. The aim of this paper to design, develop a customized system which is economical and mainly emphasizes the expertise design and integration of engineering and dental fields. A custom made selfadjustable lingual bracket and customized implants are designed and developed using computer aided design (CAD) and rapid prototyping technology (RPT) to improve the smiles and to overcome the difficulties associated with conventional ones. Lengthy orthodontic treatment usually not accepted by the patients because the patient compliance is lost. Patient-s compliance can be improved by facilitating faster tooth movements by designing a localized dental vibrator using advanced engineering principles.

Authors:

• Rajashekar Patil
• S. Mohan Kumar
• Shreya Ajmera

Keywords:

• Orthodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Lingual bracket
• Implants
• Dental vibrator
• Computer aided design
• Rapid prototyping technology.

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