ReviewPolymers2026
Three-Dimensional Printing in Dentistry: Evolution, Technologies, and Clinical Application.
Review in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Research Progress on Bioinspired Superhydrophobic Photothermal Anti-/Deicing Coatings.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Impact of Post-Curing Exposure Time on the Dimensional Fidelity of 3D-Printed Provisional Crowns: A Root Mean Square (RMS) Evaluation.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Do the Pre-Existing Class III and Class V Composite Restorations Affect the Sealing Ability and Integrity of 3D-Printed Laminate Veneer Margins? An In Vitro Study.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
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Abstract
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has become increasingly integrated into dentistry because of its high precision, efficiency, and ability to fabricate patient-specific devices. This review comprehensively discusses the historical development of 3D printing and outlines the fundamental principles of the most widely used technologies in dentistry, including stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), and liquid crystal display (LCD). These technologies enable the accurate and efficient fabrication of dental models, crowns, bridges, dentures, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Current clinical applications are systematically summarized across major dental disciplines, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Despite existing challenges, such as limited long-term clinical data for certain materials, high initial equipment costs, and post-processing requirements, 3D printing offers substantial advantages in terms of customization, workflow efficiency, and clinical predictability of the final product. Future developments in advanced biomaterials, artificial intelligence-assisted workflows, bioprinting, and four-dimensional (4D) printing are expected to further expand the role of additive manufacturing in personalized and regenerative dentistry.
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