Title
3D printed full-arch versus digital reference dental models: A systematic review
Authors
Gaurang Mistry1, Charushila Sardar1, Prerna Pandey1,*, Dr. Mishal De Souza1, Vibha Kailaje1 & Sanpreet Singh Sachdev2,*
Affiliation
1Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; 2Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; *Corresponding author
Gaurang Mistry - E - mail: gaurang.mistry@dypatil.edu
Charushila Sardar - E - mail: charushila.sardar@dypatil.edu
Prerna Pandey - E - mail: prerna.r.pandey@gmail.com
Mishal De Souza - E - mail: mishal.desouza@dypatil.edu
Vibha Kailaje - E - mail: vibha.kailaje@dypatil.edu
Sanpreet Singh Sachdev - E - mail: sanpreet.singh@bharatividyapeeth.edu
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received September 1, 2024; Revised September 30, 2024; Accepted September 30, 2024, Published September 30, 2024
Abstract
The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate and compare the accuracy of different 3D printing techniques used for fabricating full-arch dental models against digital reference models. The review included studies that assessed the accuracy of stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), PolyJet, and fused filament fabrication (FFF) technologies. A total of seven studies were analyzed, providing insights into the trueness and precision of 3D-printed models. The findings reveal that while all examined 3D printing technologies produced models with clinically acceptable accuracy, DLP and PolyJet techniques consistently demonstrated superior precision and trueness compared to SLA and FFF. The results indicate that DLP and PolyJet technologies are particularly suitable for applications requiring high dimensional fidelity, such as in Prosthodontics. However, the studies also highlighted some limitations, including small sample sizes and variations in study design, which may impact the generalizability of the results. Future research should focus on large-scale clinical trials and explore the impact of post-processing on model accuracy. This review underscores the importance of selecting appropriate 3D printing technologies based on clinical requirements to ensure optimal outcomes in dental prosthetics.
Keywords
3D Printing, Dental Models, Accuracy, Digital Light Processing.
Citation
Mistry et al. Bioinformation 20(9): 1100-1105 (2024)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
