Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing method in which a 3D item is formed by laying down successive layers of material. 3D printers are machines that produce representations of objects either planned with a CAD program or scanned with a 3D scanner. The implications of 3D printing in dentistry include orthognathic surgeries, surgical templates for implants, micro guided endodontics, drilling and cutting guides, digital orthodontics, crowns, bridges, pre-operative treatment planning, fabrication of splints and restorations. This article reviews the recent advances in the applications of 3D printing in dentistry.