ReviewJournal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Significance of 4D printing for dentistry: Materials, process, and potentials.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 45 citations in OpenAlex.
- Advances in Intranasal CNS Targeting: Integrating Formulations, Devices, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and 3D Printing.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Decoding triple negative breast cancer bone metastasis: from 3D bioprinted models to clinical translation.Journal of nanobiotechnology · 2026Review
- Corrosion Behavior and Ion Release of Co-Cr Dental Alloys Fabricated by Casting, CAD/CAM, SLM and DMLS: Influence of Manufacturing Route and Microstructure.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensional Printing in Dentistry: Evolution, Technologies, and Clinical Application.Polymers · 2026Review
- Hydrogel-Based Therapeutic Strategies for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Transformative bioprinting: 4D printing and its role in the evolution of engineering and personalized medicine.Discover nano · 2025Review
- Three-Dimensional Printing and CAD/CAM Milling in Prosthodontics: A Scoping Review of Key Metrics Towards Future Perspectives.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Exploring the 4D printing linked bio-smart materials in dentistry: a concise overview.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Review
- Assessing shear bond strength of various surface treatments of 3D-printed provisional material with bis-acryl relining material.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Advancements in Clear Aligner Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review of Direct-3D Printing Technologies.Polymers · 2024Review
- Materials and Applications of 3D Printing Technology in Dentistry: An Overview.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- 4D Printing Shape-Morphing Hybrid Biomaterials for Advanced Bioengineering Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Different Polymers for the Base of Removable Dentures? Part I: A Narrative Review of Mechanical and Physical Properties.Polymers · 2023Review
- Fabrication of Solvent-Free PCL/β-TCP Composite Fiber for 3D Printing: Physiochemical and Biological Investigation.Polymers · 2023Article
- Additive Manufactured Polymers in Dentistry, Current State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives-A Review.Polymers · 2022Review
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Authors and funding
6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Every industry need helps to modify its working style quickly with the improvement of existing technology. New developing technologies improve production speed, reduce industrial process costs, etc. Technical specialists carry out continuous research and development to increase efficiency. A significant advance in 4D printing over 3D Printing is its capacity to alter shape over time because external elements such as pressure, air, heat, water, etc., use controlled impact. 4D Printing has one "D" instead of 3D Printing, and the fourth aspect is time. Therefore, its capacity to alter shape over time is a significant advancement of 4D printing over 3D printing technologies. It is evident that 4D printing will be of tremendous value to manufacturers regarding features and advances in dentistry. Its applications cover medical modelling, surgical guides manufacture, prosthodontics, dentistry, orthodontics, implantology, and dentistry instruments. This paper is brief about 4D printing and its printing of smart materials through 4D printing. Process workflow and Bio-Oriented 4D printable smart materials for dentistry are presented diagrammatically. Further, the paper identifies and discusses the significant potential of 4D printing for dentistry. 4D printing is an innovative technology that uses the inputs from smart materials, and the 3D printed item becomes another structure via the impact of external energy sources such as temperature, light, or other environmental stimuli. The objective is to integrate technology and design to create self-assembly and programmable material technologies that better design, production, and performance.
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