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Contemporary Applications of 3D Printing in Prosthodontics

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3D printing or additive manufacturing has gained grounds in all disciplines of dentistry. The specialty of prosthodontics is not alienated from utilization of 3D printing. The inroads made by 3D printing in prosthodontics have initiated a new pattern of workflow of prosthesis fabrication. With the underpinning advantage of fewer assembly steps and elimination of the cumbersome manual laboratory operations, 3D printing promises a possibility of a cost-saving model coupled with digital designing and automated quality control. One can visualize the applications of 3D printing in all specialties of prosthodontics, including complete denture, fixed dental prosthesis, implant dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthesis fabrication, each moving at its own pace. As 3D printing revamps the landscape of prosthodontic practice, the dental practitioners need to familiarize themselves with the nuances of techniques, the mechanics, and the materials associated with the 3D printing process for each type of application in the discipline. The current chapter presents an overview of the numerous applications and workflow of 3D printing in prosthodontics. Comparison of the outcome of 3D printing with the conventional procedures and CAD CAM procedures shall also be drawn in order to highlight the prevailing stance as well as identify the further scope for improvement.

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Nanda, A., Iyer, S., Kattadiyil, M.T., Jain, V., Kaur, H., Koli, D. (2022). Contemporary Applications of 3D Printing in Prosthodontics. In: Chaudhari, P.K., Bhatia, D., Sharan, J. (eds) 3D Printing in Oral Health Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07369-4_8

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