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88 <strong>Medical</strong> modelling<br />

5.21 Z-Corp model <strong>of</strong> the mandible.<br />

Table 5.6 <strong>Adv</strong>antages and disadvantages <strong>of</strong> three-dimensional printing<br />

<strong>Adv</strong>antages Disadvantages<br />

Cheaper, small machine Lower accuracy and surface fi nish<br />

Very fast build times Limited application<br />

Easy to use<br />

Low maintenance and running costs<br />

Suitable for <strong>of</strong>fi ce environment<br />

Full colour models possible<br />

adhesive print head (exactly like an inkjet printer) and using a white powder.<br />

<strong>The</strong>refore, a wide range <strong>of</strong> colours is available. This may prove particularly<br />

useful in teaching models where different adjacent objects need to be identifi<br />

ed. <strong>The</strong> advantages and disadvantages <strong>of</strong> three-dimensional printing are<br />

summarised in Table 5.6.

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