Frankenstein Printing

This is a descriptive term used for non-congruent hardware and software elements in dental 3-D printing forced to collaborate in order to manufacture a dental appliance. The forced collaboration can be via ad hoc software bridges or hacks, and manual instead of automated procedures during the appliance production often placing a lower priority on risk mitigation as the industry is still in the end phase of early adopter stage. The mature stage in dental 3-D printing will simplify the procedures to manufacture and improve reliability and adhere to higher medical grade standards along with a consistent automated workflow.

Randy tried to combine a nitrogen balloon with a UV light to cure his denture resin- that’s Frankenstein Printing where the ends still don’t justify the means.

by Dr Phil McAvity May 3, 2024

Frankenstein's Monster

In reference to the fictional character in Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein. What happens when you mention a thing you like (e.g. band, movie, etc...) to someone and they become a cult follower of said thing, taking it to the nth degree.

Clarence: I watched Fight Club with Nick yesterday and I think I've created a Frankenstein's Monster; now all he wants to do is fistfight people and pretend he's got split personality disorder.

Joe: Dammit, is that why he hit me in the ear just now!?

by Undercoverstoic September 4, 2013