Question

pbf: common applications
use the information below to answer the question.
direct metal laser sintering (dmls) with using powder bed fusion (pbf) is an
effective method to use in the dental and medical field. in dental, dmls is used to
create a large number of forms and prints, such as dentures, aligners, and implant
surgical guides.
in the medical field, metals are produced specifically for hip replacements. the hip
replacement surface area is conducive for bone growth to provide longevity and a
better physical outcome for the patient.
dmls using pbf can create what type of medical device for
patients?
implant surgical guides
hip replacements
exercise shoes

Explanation:

The text clearly states that in dental, DMLS (using PBF) is used to create implant surgical guides. It also mentions hip replacements in the medical field but the question is about the type of medical device it can create (implant surgical guides are medical devices for patients in the dental context). Exercise shoes are not mentioned at all in relation to DMLS using PBF.

Answer:

implant surgical guides