History of Three-Dimensional Printing (3D)-Review

Although the idea of 3D printing was originally presented before the 1980s, the technology's basis was not established until the beginning of 1980s through patents. Since then, different methods have been created to imprint a vast assortment of materials. In recent years, the restorative dentistry field has profited considerably from the quick and automated three- dimensional (3D) archetypes of dental materials and restorations. Unquestionably, digital dentistry has forward actually in the last ten years, particularly with the introduction of CAD/CAM imaging and milling equipment, that have practically invented a different clinical dental procedure. 3 D printing is central to the most current technical advancement in digital dentistry. This has been especially true because major privileges that had protected miscellaneous 3D printing companies and methods for several years have expired. They are now more reasonably priced, making them accessible to a larger range of makers and end users. Due to their rapid growth, new 3D printing techniques and commercially accessible goods are popping up in the marketplace and in academic journals.

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Tikrit Journal for Dental Sciences
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.25130/tjds.13.2.19
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Anatomy and Medical Technology
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History of Three-Dimensional Printing (3D)-Review

Emad Farhan Alkhalidi, Othman Malik Burjus
Tikrit Journal for Dental Sciences
Anatomy and Medical Technology
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History of Three-Dimensional Printing (3D)-Review

Emad Farhan Alkhalidi, Othman Malik Burjus
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Abstract

Although the idea of 3D printing was originally presented before the 1980s, the technology's basis was not established until the beginning of 1980s through patents. Since then, different methods have been created to imprint a vast assortment of materials. In recent years, the restorative dentistry field has profited considerably from the quick and automated three- dimensional (3D) archetypes of dental materials and restorations. Unquestionably, digital dentistry has forward actually in the last ten years, particularly with the introduction of CAD/CAM imaging and milling equipment, that have practically invented a different clinical dental procedure. 3 D printing is central to the most current technical advancement in digital dentistry. This has been especially true because major privileges that had protected miscellaneous 3D printing companies and methods for several years have expired. They are now more reasonably priced, making them accessible to a larger range of makers and end users. Due to their rapid growth, new 3D printing techniques and commercially accessible goods are popping up in the marketplace and in academic journals.

Tikrit Journal for Dental SciencesVol. 13(2)
University of Mosul (IQ)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Anatomy and Medical Technology
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