This presentation will highlight research providing evidence-based guidance in the application of 3D printing technologies for various orthodontic applications, ranging from model production to in-house fabrication of plastic brackets. It will also highlight research exploring emerging applications of 3D printing in orthodontics, such as the use of digital workflows for fabrication of 3D-printed nasoalveolar molding appliances. The presentation will underscore that many variables are involved in the 3D printing workflow and that the requirements of the envisioned application should drive the selection of appropriate parameters.
Learning Objectives:
After this session, attendees will be able to:
Explain how variables in the 3D printing workflow that can affect the accuracy of 3D-printed models and appliances.
Describe current and emerging workflows for the production of orthodontic appliances such as clear aligners and plastic brackets using 3D printing tools.
Appreciate that properties of 3D-printed materials must be appropriately matched to the requirements of the envisioned application.
