Clinical assessment of efficiency and patient preference of diagnostic dental model acquisition for 3D printing via alginate impression and stone model scan vs. intraoral scan Public Deposited
The dental profession is currently undergoing a paradigm shift towards the digital age with increased utilization of technology in diagnosis, treatment planning, and delivery of treatment. Orthodontics in particular has seen a surge in recent years with the usage of intraoral scanners and 3-dimensional (3D) printing technologies. The overall objective of the present study was to address the growing trends in orthodontics towards digital in-office 3D printing of orthodontic appliances with an emphasis on efficiency of digital workflow.