19 MARCH2023be it a tooth, crown, bridge, or other dental product. Even the most delicate structure could be easily created by building up layer-by-layer, and the entire process is controlled by a software program. Improved Outcomes of Periodontal SurgeriesAlthough numerous attempts have been made to regenerate and heal periodontal defects, many areas remain challenging due to non-contained defects, lack of support, and site protection for grafted materials. However, computer-aided rapid prototyping allows enhanced visualization of the surgical site and thus helps the better treatment of periodontal disease. Besides, computer-assisted designs offer accurate models over which the transplantation of the grafts can be planned. Moreover, digital technologies enable clinicians to view, plan and prepare the surgical site for stimulating and aligning the intricacy of the donor's tooth, making it possible to have a less traumatic and better-adjusted tooth compared to bone interaction. Mass Customization of Dental AlignersMore than a million dental aligners can be manufactured using 3D printing. Each aligner is created to cater to a personalized treatment plan. Thanks to advancements in the 3D industry, more and more companies are designing and manufacturing aligners and offering cheaper, faster, and simpler solutions to stay competitive. With 3D printing, creating unique geometries at a large scale was possible. Moreover, 3D printing offers consistent, accurate, efficient, cheaper, and often superior alternatives to many traditional manufacturing processes. Less Material Wasted with 3D-printed teeth In the conventional method, technicians create a basic dental impression and then hollow it out for further intervention, meaning 80 percent of the material is wasted. On the other hand, 3D printers require a definite amount of powder to create a component, which helps generate less wastage and ensures environmental sustainability. Besides, the whole process of creating dentures through 3D printing is much faster compared to the traditional manufacturing. Since dental 3D printers provide highly accurate results, there is no need to correct or make other required dental items, which saves patient's money, reduces overall procedure time, and enhances patient experience.Better Patient ExperienceDental 3D printers create models of patients' problematic areas in preparation for surgery. This helps them prepare for an upcoming surgery, reducing anxiety for patients and increasing patient acceptance. Besides, leveraging digital solutions make the processes faster as they remove redundant steps and make the patient's visit quicker and easier. Moreover, the products manufactured using 3D printing are aesthetically pleasing, and treatments are more accurate and less invasive for the patients, which minimizes downtime. All of this helps patients have a good experience, and it takes only several days to finish the process compared to traditional processes, which can take months to create desired outcomes. With the growing trend of customization and increased focus of patients on opting for less invasive dental procedures, the need for 3D printing will increase in the coming years.
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