3D Printing Technology in Dentistry

Dear Colleagues,

Aims:

3D printing technology has revolutionized medicine by enabling patient-specific solutions, from prosthetics and surgical models to bioprinting of tissues and organs. This innovation has enhanced precision, reduced procedural times, and improved patient outcomes across various medical fields.

In dentistry, 3D printing has transformed the fabrication of restorations, surgical guides, orthodontic appliances, and implant components. Integrating digital workflows with advanced biomaterials offers unprecedented customization, efficiency, and accuracy in dental treatments.

The Special Issue on "3D Printing Technology in Dentistry" aims to explore the transformative impact of additive manufacturing in modern dental practice. This issue will focus on advancements, applications, and future directions of 3D printing across various dental disciplines, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, implantology, and oral surgery. By bringing together innovative research, clinical case studies, and technological innovations, this issue seeks to highlight the potential of 3D printing to enhance treatment efficiency, customization, and patient outcomes.

Scope:

Materials and Techniques: Advances in printable biomaterials, resin composites, metal alloys, and ceramic-based printing for dental applications.

Clinical Applications: Use of 3D printing in prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures), orthodontics (aligners, retainers), implantology (surgical guides, customized implants), and maxillofacial reconstruction.

Digital Workflow Integration: The role of CAD/CAM and AI in enhancing precision and efficiency in dental 3D printing.

Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering: Innovations in regenerative dentistry using bioinks and scaffold fabrication.

Challenges and Future Perspectives: Limitations, cost-effectiveness, regulatory considerations, and the future evolution of 3D printing in dentistry.

This issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, clinical studies, and case reports that contribute to the understanding and application of 3D printing in dental sciences.

Dr. Lavanya Ajay Sharma
Prof. Dr. Menaka Abuzar
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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