Advantages and disadvantages of the three-dimensional metal printed orthodontic appliances.

J World Fed Orthod

Honorary Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Private Practice, Chatswood and St Ives, Sydney, Australia.

Published: December 2022

Orthodontic digitalization has progressed steadily. Recently, three-dimensional metal printing has revolutionized the way appliances are designed and manufactured. The process offers several advantages over the conventional analog process for both the orthodontic team and the patients. This article aims to explore the process of three-dimensional metal printing and give an insight into the advantages as well as potential limitations and disadvantages of this new technology.

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