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3D-Printed Teeth in Endodontics: Why, How, Problems and Future—A Narrative Review

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  • Tiago Reis

    (Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
    Faculty of Health Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Cláudia Barbosa

    (FP-I3ID, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • Margarida Franco

    (CDRSP, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal)

  • Catarina Baptista

    (CDRSP, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal)

  • Nuno Alves

    (CDRSP, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal)

  • Pablo Castelo-Baz

    (Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

  • José Martin-Cruces

    (Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

  • Benjamín Martin-Biedma

    (Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Abstract

Three-dimensional printing offers possibilities for the development of new models in endodontics. Numerous studies have used 3D-printed teeth; however, protocols for the standardization of studies still need to be developed. Another problem with 3D-printed teeth is the different areas of literature requested to understand the processes. This review aims to gather evidence about 3D-printed teeth on the following aspects: (1) why they are advantageous; (2) how they are manufactured; (3) problems they present; and (4) future research topics. Natural teeth are still the standard practice in ex vivo studies and pre-clinical courses, but they have several drawbacks. Printed teeth may overcome all limitations of natural teeth. Printing technology relies on 3D data and post-processing tools to form a 3D model, ultimately generating a prototype using 3D printers. The major concerns with 3D-printed teeth are the resin hardness and printing accuracy of the canal anatomy. Guidance is presented for future studies to solve the problems of 3D-printed teeth and develop well-established protocols, for the standardization of methods to be achieved. In the future, 3D-printed teeth have the possibility to become the gold standard in ex vivo studies and endodontic training.

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  • Tiago Reis & Cláudia Barbosa & Margarida Franco & Catarina Baptista & Nuno Alves & Pablo Castelo-Baz & José Martin-Cruces & Benjamín Martin-Biedma, 2022. "3D-Printed Teeth in Endodontics: Why, How, Problems and Future—A Narrative Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-13, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7966-:d:851361
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