Three-Dimensional Printing: A Novel Technology for Use in Oral and Maxillofacial Operations

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is cited as “a novel, fascinating, future builder technology” in many papers and articles. Use of this technology in the field of medicine and especially oral and maxillofacial surgery is expanding. The type of manufactur‐ ing systems, materials, cost-effectiveness, and also bio-printing, with studies from around the world today, make this field a “hot-topic” in reconstructive and regenera‐ tive surgery. This chapter evaluates the latest updates and scientific uses of 3D printing.

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