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3D printing in orthodontics - Past, present and future: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sonia Dubey, Bhagabati Prasad Dash, Biswaroop Mohanty, Sanghamitra Jena, Nivedita Sahoo, Swati Singh

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Sonia DubeyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Bhagabati Prasad DashDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Biswaroop MohantyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Sanghamitra JenaDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Nivedita SahooDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Swati SinghDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The accuracy of orthodontic appliances made with 3D printing, such as aligners, bonding trays and surgical splints, compared to traditional methods is of interest. Fifteen studies were analyzed, focusing on fit, dimensional deviations and accuracy. Results showed 3D-printed aligners offer better accuracy and resistance than conventional ones. The fit of 3D-printed indirect bonding trays and retainers was clinically acceptable, with gypsum casts showing less volumetric change. 3D-printed NAM aligners improved accuracy, comfort and nasal symmetry. Thus, 3D printing offers better precision, accessibility and patient care in orthodontics.

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3D printing technologyCAD-CAMdentistrydigital technologyorthodontic appliancesorthodonticsthree-dimensional

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PMCPMC12449498

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