Review3D printing in medicine2021
A guideline for 3D printing terminology in biomedical research utilizing ISO/ASTM standards.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 117 citations in OpenAlex.
- Marginal bone loss and soft tissue health around two-implant mandibular overdenture retained with milled versus selective laser melted cobalt chromium bar: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Evaluation of 3D-printed vs. digital models in simulation-based training for iliac endovascular interventions.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- Advances in 3D-Printed Drug Delivery and Screening Platforms for Bone Disease Therapy.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Intra-hospital patient-specific 3D printed surgical guide for patients with thoracic scoliotic deformities, the collaboration between engineer and surgeon.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Short-Term Outcomes of Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a 3D-Printed Acetabular Cup Manufactured by Directed Energy Deposition: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- 3D printed vitamin D impregnated catheters for magnetic resonance-guided interventions: proof of concept and imaging characteristics.3D printing in medicine · 2025Article
- Dental Casts for Fixed Dental Prostheses Printed with SLA Technology: Influence of External Shell Thickness and Printing Orientation.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Medical 3D Printing Using Material Jetting: Technology Overview, Medical Applications, and Challenges.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Flexural Strength, Fatigue Behavior, and Microhardness of Three-Dimensional (3D)-Printed Resin Material for Indirect Restorations: A Systematic Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effect of post-processing on the surface, optical, mechanical, and dimensional properties of 3D-printed orthodontic clear retainers.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Maxillectomy Guided by 3D Printing Versus Conventional Surgery for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.Cancers · 2025Article
- Magnetic Nanocomposite Hydrogels in Orthopedics: Applications and Perspectives.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- Three-Dimensionally Printed Bionic Hydroxyapatite (HAp) Ceramic Scaffolds with Different Structures and Porosities: Strength, Biocompatibility, and Biomedical Application Potential.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Preparation and characterization of starch-based binders for binder jetting.RSC advances · 2024Article
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- Characterisation of 3D-printed acetabular hip implants.EFORT open reviews · 2024Review
- Recent Advances in Hydrogel-Based 3D Bioprinting and Its Potential Application in the Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease.Biomolecules · 2024Review
- Emerging Biomedical and Clinical Applications of 3D-Printed Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Devices and Delivery Systems.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Authors and funding
6 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
First patented in 1986, three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing or rapid prototyping, now encompasses a variety of distinct technology types where material is deposited, joined, or solidified layer by layer to create a physical object from a digital file. As 3D printing technologies continue to evolve, and as more manuscripts describing these technologies are published in the medical literature, it is imperative that standardized terminology for 3D printing is utilized. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide recommendations for standardized lexicons for 3D printing technologies described in the medical literature. For all 3D printing methods, standard general ISO/ASTM terms for 3D printing should be utilized. Additional, non-standard terms should be included to facilitate communication and reproducibility when the ISO/ASTM terms are insufficient in describing expository details. By aligning to these guidelines, the use of uniform terms for 3D printing and the associated technologies will lead to improved clarity and reproducibility of published work which will ultimately increase the impact of publications, facilitate quality improvement, and promote the dissemination and adoption of 3D printing in the medical community.
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