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3D Printing—Encompassing the Facets of Dentistry

Authors :
Gunpreet Oberoi
Sophie Nitsch
Michael Edelmayer
Klara Janjić
Anna Sonja Müller
Hermann Agis
Source :
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Vol 6 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2018.

Abstract

This narrative review presents an overview on the currently available 3D printing technologies and their utilization in experimental, clinical and educational facets, from the perspective of different specialties of dentistry, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics. It covers research and innovation, treatment modalities, education and training, employing the rapidly developing 3D printing process. Research-oriented advancement in 3D printing in dentistry is witnessed by the rising number of publications on this topic. Visualization of treatment outcomes makes it a promising clinical tool. Educational programs utilizing 3D-printed models stimulate training of dental skills in students and trainees. 3D printing has enormous potential to ameliorate oral health care in research, clinical treatment, and education in dentistry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22964185
Volume :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.255d362de4bc4ed39e6598540f81a1bb
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00172