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ReviewCureus2025

Redefining Digital Dentistry: Multidisciplinary Applications of 3D Printing for Personalized Dental Care.

Ruqayyah Almarshadi, Sabreen Hamdi, Fatimah Hadi, Aisha Alshehri, Reem Alsahafi, Nouf Aljohani, Rafan Alyamani, Mariam Alhbchi, Nadeen Alqahtani, Reem Almutiri and 4 more

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Review in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Ruqayyah AlmarshadiCollege of Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail, SAU.
Sabreen HamdiCollege of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Fatimah HadiCollege of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Aisha AlshehriCollege of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, SAU.
Reem AlsahafiFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Nouf AljohaniFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Rafan AlyamaniFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Mariam AlhbchiFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Nadeen AlqahtaniFaculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU.
Reem AlmutiriCollege of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Majmaah, SAU.
Thageba AlqadiCollege of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU.
Afnan AlhabardiCollege of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, SAU.
Kawthar Abu AzizCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Talal AlshammeriBoard of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Salman Specialist Hospital, Hail, SAU.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integration of 3D printing into dentistry has led to a revolution in the precision and personalization of dental care. This review examines the extensive applications of 3D printing technology in various branches of dentistry. With the capability to create highly detailed, patient-specific models, devices, and appliances, 3D printing is transforming clinical workflows, enhancing the accuracy of treatments, and reducing procedural time. Moreover, it supports a digital workflow that aligns with the growing trend of personalized healthcare. Innovations in printer resolution, biocompatible materials, and printing speed continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in dental care. However, limitations related to material properties, regulatory considerations, and the need for specialized training persist. The review also highlights ongoing advancements in 3D printing technology and materials, which promise to further revolutionize dental practice. In conclusion, 3D printing holds immense potential for enhancing dental care, although overcoming existing challenges will require ongoing research and innovation.

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3d printingadditive manufacturingdigital dentistrydigital workflowtechnology

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PMID40718273
PMCPMC12296917

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