APPLICATIONS OF 3D PRINTING IN DENTISTRY

Abstract

Three dimensional printing is a rapidly developing technology that has gained widespread acceptance in dentistry. Compared to conventional and subtractive computer numeric controlled methods, 3D printing offers process engineering advantages. Materials such as plastics, metals and ceramics can be manufactured using various techniques. The aim of this work is to provide an overview of different printing techniques and the materials used in dentistry and their clinical applications.

Keywords – 3D printing, Additive manufacturing, Dentistry, Tissue engineering.