Karina Veiga
New trends in orthodontics. CAD-CAM in orthodontic appliances
- Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Dental Medicine – University of Lisbon.
- Private Orthodontic Lab Practice.
- Orthopedic Lab Technician, WSEI – Wilma Simões European Institute.
- PhD Student in Oral Health Sciences and Technologies – specialization in Dental Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine – Universidade de Lisboa.
- MSc in Health Products and Food Supplements, ECTS – Universidade Lusófona.
- 3D Printing for Healthcare – 4th Edition, NOVA School of Science & Technology.
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific areas: Orthodontics
7 of november, from 11h35 until 12h10
Auditorium B
Conference summary
The incorporation of CAD-CAM technologies into the laboratory setting has profoundly transformed the way orthodontic devices are designed and manufactured, providing a more precise, predictable approach focused on the efficiency of the technical process.
This lecture offers a practical and specialized perspective on the contribution of digital tools to the design and fabrication of devices within the dental laboratory.
It will explore the main digital design solutions, virtual planning processes in close collaboration with the orthodontist, as well as the manufacturing stages using 3D printing with certified materials for intraoral use.
This lecture also aims to encourage reflection on the current and future role of the dental technician in the digital era, as a professional specialized in the application of advanced manufacturing technologies, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that progressive digitalization brings to the field of orthodontics.