3D PRINTING IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

ISBN-13: 9786209333125 / Angielski / Miękka / 2026 / 52 str.

Mallikarjuna Kenchappa

Opis

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has revolutionized pediatric dentistry by enabling precise, customized, and minimally invasive dental care for children. This technology builds patient-specific models and appliances layer by layer using digital scans, eliminating discomfort from traditional impressions. Its applications span across pediatric prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, and surgery-facilitating the fabrication of space maintainers, crowns, dentures, aligners, and surgical guides with exceptional accuracy and reduced chairside time. 3D printed educational models also enhance dental training and parental understanding. Despite challenges such as high cost, limited long-term data, and material durability concerns, continuous advancements promise stronger biocompatible materials, AI-assisted design, and even 4D printing, making digital dentistry a transformative force in child oral healthcare.