In this paper, we describe a solid freeform fabrication procedure for human dental
restoration via porcelain slurry micro-extrusion. Based on submicron-sized dental porcelain
powder obtained via ball milling process, a porcelain slurry formulation has been developed. The
formulation developed allows the porcelain slurry to show a pseudoplastic behavior and
moderate viscosity, which permits the slurry to re-shape to form a near rectangular cross section.
A well-controlled cross-section geometry of the extrudate is important for micro-extrusion to
obtain uniform 2-D planes and for the addition of the sequential layers to form a 3-D object.
Human teeth are restored by this method directly from CAD digital models. After sintering,
shrinkage of the artificial teeth is uniform in all directions. Microstructure of the sintered teeth is
identical to that made via traditional dental restoration processes.Mechanical Engineerin
