Ceramic Dental and Bone Manufacturing Worker
セラミックせいし・こつせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures dentures and bone grafts by forming, sintering, and processing ceramic artificial teeth for dentistry and medical bone fillers from raw materials.
Description
Ceramic dental and bone manufacturing workers mix ceramic powders and materials for bone fillers, form dental artificial teeth and bone transplant blocks using press molding or casting molding. They perform firing in high-temperature sintering furnaces, precision grinding, dimensional inspection, and quality inspection to produce products that meet medical device standards. The manufacturing process requires adjustment of material properties and firing conditions, utilization of CAD/CAM data, and hygiene management based on GMP.
Future Outlook
Due to an aging population and the spread of dental treatments, demand for denture manufacturing is on an upward trend. Proficiency in CAD/CAM processing using digital technology and handling high-performance materials is required.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift System / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Temporary Staff
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Leader → Quality Control Staff → Production Technology → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Ceramic Forming / Measuring Instrument Operation / Precision Polishing Technique / Sintering Furnace Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Design / Fundamentals of Materials Engineering / Hygiene Management / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors are not allowed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because they follow prescribed manufacturing processes. |
Related Qualifications
- Dental Technician
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