MEDICAL INFORMATICS IV
THE ROLE OF 3D PRINTERS IN THE DIGITAL WORKFLOW PLATFORM: APPLICATIONS IN DENTISTRY
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İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları
The search strategy incorporated examinations of electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus to identify articles published in English and Turkish between 2019 and 2023, focusing on exploring 3D printers in dentistry. The search strategy was outlined based on PubMed MeSH terms. The keywords used in the search included the following: ((“Printing, Three-Dimensional”[Mesh]) AND “Dentistry, Operative”[Mesh]) AND “Workflow”[Mesh]) AND “Biomedical and Dental Materials”[Mesh]. 3D printers are advanced manufacturing technologies that rely on computer-aided digital design models to produce customized 3D objects automatically. The decline of traditional methods has introduced a completely new dimension to the workflow in dentistry. Using 3D printers enables the production of restorations that offer optimal aesthetics in a single session. In comparison to traditional production techniques, 3D printers offer various advantages such as reduced production costs, faster delivery times, enhanced production efficiency through personalized and intricate products, and decreased material and energy consumption. 3D printers are also used for developing various devices in dentistry. Examples of these devices include crown-bridge production, orthodontic appliances, and surgical guide preparation. Also in restorative dentistry, these printers are used in digital smile design using intraoral and extraoral scanners, as well as restoration design and production using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. Over the coming years, 3D printers are expected to continue evolving, offering additional technological advancements and diverse options across various industries. Shortly, these applications have the potential to bring revolutionary innovations, particularly in the field of medicine. However, further research is necessary to ensure biocompatibility and feasibility in the current context.
