Stereolithography in Implant Placement: A Review

Stereolithography (SLA), the first form of additive manufacturing, creates 3D objects by selectively solidifying liquid resin via a photopolymerization reaction. Stereolithography has gained popularity due to its ability to fabricate objects with high accuracy and in a wide range of materials. SLA has undergone four generations of major technological innovation since its invention in the 1980s. As a result of these advancements, a diverse range of stereolithography systems with dramatically improved resolution, throughput, and material selection for creating complex 3D objects and devices is now available

Xerostomia and Prosthodontic Conduct

Xerostomia or dry mouth is a condition frequently seen in dental practice.  The elderly people are at greater risk because they undergo medications, systemic diseases or various radiotherapy of the head and neck region. Patient complains of problems in mastication, phonetics, deglutition and in wearing dentures. Patients are at increased risk of developing dental caries usually multiple. Treatment may include the review of the current prescription drug regimen, ongoing dental care, caries prevention, use of salivary substitutes, salivary stimulants, salivary reservoirs and salivary sensors. A thorough clinical examination by the clinician is important for diagnosis, management, treatment and evaluation of the xerostomia patient