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3D and 4D printing in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery: Printing techniques, materials, and applications

Abstract

3D and 4D printing are cutting-edge technologies for precise and expedited manufacturing of objects ranging from plastic to metal. Recent advances in 3D and 4D printing technologies in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery enable dentists to custom design and print surgical drill guides, temporary and permanent crowns and bridges, orthodontic appliances and orthotics, implants, mouthguards for drug delivery. In the present review, different 3D …

Authors

Khorsandi D; Fahimipour A; Abasian P; Saber SS; Seyedi M; Ghanavati S; Ahmad A; De Stephanis AA; Taghavinezhaddilami F; Leonova A

Journal

Acta Biomaterialia, Vol. 122, , pp. 26–49

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

March 2021

DOI

10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.044

ISSN

1742-7061