3D Printing In Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

It is necessary to obtain high precision and accuracy for almost all the work carried out intraorally to achieve superior function and esthetics. This is made possible by making use of the latest technologies like 3D printing and CAD CAM. 3D printing is a process in which a 3 dimensional object is made from a digital image. This technology has been used for making prototypes for several years. Here, digital image is obtained by scanning the required object. The digital image is then sliced in to numerous transverse sections which are then reproduced using a software unlike CAD CAM technology where a block of the material is sliced to obtain a three dimensional printed pattern. This technique of digitalization helps to complete task faster, easier, in an accurate manner and permits customization. This review article gives an overview of the wide applications of 3D printing in conservative dentistry and endodontics.