3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review
This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the current literature on 3D-printed orthodontic aligners. It was conducted following the Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. An electronic literature search was...
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| description | This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the current literature on 3D-printed orthodontic aligners. It was conducted following the Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. An electronic literature search was conducted across the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. After applying the inclusion criteria, a total of 46 eligible studies published until September 2024 were selected for qualitative synthesis. To date, scientific evidence is primarily available for Tera Harz TC (Graphy, Seoul, Republic of Korea), which is the only studied material approved for orthodontic tooth movements. Although additional materials were identified during the literature search, there is a lack of scientific studies regarding their characteristics and clinical use. This review highlights that while material properties and biocompatibility are of critical importance, the clinical efficacy and long-term safety of 3D-printed aligners require further investigation. Many studies exhibit significant variability in testing methodologies, making substantiated comparisons challenging. Moreover, the existing literature primarily comprises in vitro studies, with limited clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of 3D-printed aligners. Given the current gaps in knowledge and the evolving nature of this field, further well-designed controlled clinical studies are necessary to evaluate the clinical performance and safety of 3D-printed aligners. The findings underscore the need for standardized protocols and comprehensive reporting to enhance the reliability of future research in this area. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3f6b5d50eae44995831b8513e210a9e22025-08-20T02:07:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-11-0114221008410.3390/app1422100843D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping ReviewRebecca Jungbauer0Hisham Sabbagh1Mila Janjic Rankovic2Kathrin Becker3Department of Orthodontics, University Medical Centre Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, GermanyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, 80336 Munich, GermanyDepartment of Dentofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, CC03, Aßmannshauser Straße 4-6, 14197 Berlin, GermanyThis scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the current literature on 3D-printed orthodontic aligners. It was conducted following the Preferred Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. An electronic literature search was conducted across the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. After applying the inclusion criteria, a total of 46 eligible studies published until September 2024 were selected for qualitative synthesis. To date, scientific evidence is primarily available for Tera Harz TC (Graphy, Seoul, Republic of Korea), which is the only studied material approved for orthodontic tooth movements. Although additional materials were identified during the literature search, there is a lack of scientific studies regarding their characteristics and clinical use. This review highlights that while material properties and biocompatibility are of critical importance, the clinical efficacy and long-term safety of 3D-printed aligners require further investigation. Many studies exhibit significant variability in testing methodologies, making substantiated comparisons challenging. Moreover, the existing literature primarily comprises in vitro studies, with limited clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of 3D-printed aligners. Given the current gaps in knowledge and the evolving nature of this field, further well-designed controlled clinical studies are necessary to evaluate the clinical performance and safety of 3D-printed aligners. The findings underscore the need for standardized protocols and comprehensive reporting to enhance the reliability of future research in this area.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/22/10084aligner3D printingadditive manufacturingCAD-CAMorthodontic appliance |
| spellingShingle | Rebecca Jungbauer Hisham Sabbagh Mila Janjic Rankovic Kathrin Becker 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review Applied Sciences aligner 3D printing additive manufacturing CAD-CAM orthodontic appliance |
| title | 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review |
| title_full | 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review |
| title_fullStr | 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review |
| title_short | 3D Printed Orthodontic Aligners—A Scoping Review |
| title_sort | 3d printed orthodontic aligners a scoping review |
| topic | aligner 3D printing additive manufacturing CAD-CAM orthodontic appliance |
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