Officials and others during the inauguration of 3D Dental Laboratory at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima on May 5.
Kohima, May 7 (MExN): 3D Dental Laboratory, NHAK was inaugurated by the Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Health & Family Welfare Department at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK) on May 5.
According to a press release issued by Dr M Margaret Yhome, Managing Director Naga Hospital Authority Kohima, the laboratory project was funded under PM-DevINE (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region) scheme by the Ministry of DoNER (Development of North Eastern Region) in association with NEC (North Eastern Council) and AMTRON (Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd) – a Digital Design and 3D Printing Centre of Excellence in the Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in collaboration with other Government Agencies.
In line with the vision of Prime Minister that 21st century India shall be at the forefront of Industry 4.0 innovation, the Ministry of DoNER, Government of India in association with NEC and AMTRON has started the journey of deployment of Digital Public Infrastructure for 3D Printing Ecosystem covering all states of Northeast Region as a 100% Centrally funded Project under PM-DevINE Budget.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on March 19, 2024 between “AMTRON” (Assam Electronics Development Corporation Ltd.) a Government of Assam undertaking and “Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK)” for setting up 3D Dental Laboratory at NHAK – a state of art facility and first of its kind in the State for Dental application.
3D printing in Dentistry:
• 3D printing is a technology that has become a key part of dentistry, allowing Dental surgeons to create accurate models and custom-made prosthesis/devices for patients.
• It has become a digital revolution that the dental industry has quickly adopted in chair side and in dental laboratories.
• 3D printing technology in dentistry can be used for printing- Diagnostic model (Patient’s teeth and jaws for diagnosis and patient education purpose), surgical guides- for accurate and safe surgery, Crowns and dentures, Aligners, Splints.
