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3D Printing

May 8, 2023

3D Printing

Dental treatments are being revolutionised by a number of technical advances in 2023, enabling them to be more effective, precise, and minimally invasive.

One of the foremost important innovative progressions in dentistry in the last decade has been 3D printing. The definition of 3D printing as recognized by the American Society of Testing and Materials is “the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer”.

3D printing has already had a critical effect on the dental industry, permitting for the creation of custom dental inserts, bridges, and crowns that are custom-made to fit the individual shape and dimensions of a patient’s teeth.

In 2023, 3D printing technology has proceeded to advance, permitting for indeed more precise and exact dental restorations.

The speed and accurateness of 3D printing will allow patients to have their restorations accomplished in hours instead of days or weeks, making the method more comfortable and cost-effective.

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