3D Printing in Orthodontics: An Introduction

What is it about?

3D printing or additive manufacturing is the fabrication of objects from a 3D digital model. 3D printing can be achieved by the successive deposition of photo-sensitive resin material, cured solid with a light source such as a laser. This allows for customisable appliances and improved workflow in practice. 3D printing is a rapidly evolving technology, with many practices beginning to implement it into their digital workflows. Adoption and integration come with many challenges.

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Why is it important?

3D printing has been described as the next industrial revolution, and therefore, this article is hugely important when considering the possible implementation of the technology in dental practice.