Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) volume-rendered images allow 3D insight into the anatomy, facilitating surgical treatment planning and teaching. 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping techniques are being used with satisfactory accuracy, mostly for diagnosis and surgical planning, followed by direct manufacture of implantable devices. The major limitation is the time and money spent generating 3D objects. Printer type, material, and build thickness are known to influence the accuracy of printed models. In implant dentistry, the use of 3D-printed surgical guides is strongly recommended to facilitate planning and reduce risk of operative complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 393-402 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Dental clinics of North America |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2018 |
Keywords
- 3D printing
- 3D volume rendering
- Additive manufacturing
- Rapid prototyping
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry