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Role of 3D Printing in Oral Surgery

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Swastika Srivastava,R. Balakrishnan,Vijay Ebenezer
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 5339-5348

Abstract

The emergence of 3D printing technology has led to significant innovations in various fields, including medicine, dentistry, engineering, and education. Over the past three decades, 3D printing and prototyping has gained popularity among medical and dental professionals, as well as patients. 3D printing involves additive manufacturing techniques, where 3D objects are formed by laying material layer by layer. 3D printers can produce object representations planned with a CAD program or scanned with a 3D scanner. In the realm of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), 3D printing has helped improve treatment planning precision, surgical predictability, reduced operating times, and overall cost. Additionally, 3D printing has allowed for better surgical training, improved patient-physician relationships, and increased surgical outcomes. This review aims to summarize the impact of 3D printing technology in oral surgery.

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