1Clinical Tutor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor & Head, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Gatha Mohanty, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: gatha.mohanty@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
In dentistry use of latest technology and smart devices have made the life of a dental practitioner easier. Researchers are innovating new technologies in dentistry every other day. One of the latest innovations is three-dimensional (3D) printing which makes the treatment planning and execution faster and with precision. Three-dimensional printing is used along with a wide array of various materials. 3D printing is used in Periodontal research as well and 3D printed guides are used for esthetic correction of gingiva. This review highlights on the various 3D printing techniques available for use in dentistry.
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, esthetic correction, Periodontal research
