REVOLUTIONIZING PROSTHODONTICS: THE ROLE OF 3D PRINTING IN MODERN DENTAL REHABILITATION
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https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v11i1.2474Keywords:
3D printing, complete dentures, implant abutments, provisional restorations, metal printing, ceramic printing, removable partial denture, splintsAbstract
In today's digital era, 3D printing, also known as rapid prototyping or additive manufacturing, has become common in dentistry, particularly prosthodontics. This technology creates objects layer by layer using computer-aided designs and manufacturing or advanced imaging techniques. Traditional methods like lost wax technique for prosthesis fabrication are labor-intensive and technique-sensitive, leading to increased adoption of 3D printing and CAD/CAM technologies. 3D printing's history dates back to the 1980s, pioneered by Charles W. Hull for rapid prototyping. With patent expirations and technological advances, 3D printing expanded into various applications, including dentistry, becoming more affordable and capable of handling diverse materials.
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