ABSTRACT
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is emerging as the best digital fabrication technique that genuinely can change medication and medical care by considering availability, affordability, and customization. Valued for its efficiency and ability to produce complex geometries, 3D printing is quickly adopted in assembling dental practices such as manufacturing artificial teeth, dental replacement bases, dentures, provisional crowns, and the restoration of dental prostheses. This chapter intends to portray the application of 3D printing in dental practices and provide an overview of the future of additive manufacturing in dentistry or digital restorations. An extensive literature survey from various databases was considered to examine and discuss the ongoing viability of conventional manufacturing processes and dental laboratory services. The study concluded that various aspects need to be covered for implementing 3D printing into dental applications. The quick adoption of the various additive manufacturing techniques and printing of biomaterials can revolutionize 3D printing in dentistry.
