3D Printing in Dentistry
By Joseph W. Evans, DDS, Parth S. Desai, BDS, MPH
Technological advances have allowed oral health professionals to provide more accurate treatment in a timely and effective manner. The integration of digital impressions and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) are examples of how technology has revolutionized treatment approaches. The evolution of new modalities—including three-dimensional (3D) printing—has broadened the scope of dental practice. It has also benefited lab fabrication by creating a 3D final product via an additive process. Among other indications, 3D printing and CAD/CAM technologies enable the precise fabrication of aligners, removable prosthodontics, and surgical templates for implants.1 Dental hygienists need to understand evolving technology within the dental field. 3D printing can lead to the fabrication of more precise fitting dental products after an impression is taken by a dental hygienist.
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