3D printing opens up new possibilities for working with standard implant materials. Researchers in Australia have demonstrated a process for 3D printing stents made of nitinol. A shape memory alloy that returns to its original geometry after deformation. The material is already used for arterial stents. But the ability to apply it with 3D printed dental implants could allow for the production of more sizes and configurations.   [End]
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