3-Dimensional Printing in Periodontology

3-Dimensional printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model. Computer Aided Design (CAD) software enables the dentist to digitally design the tooth repair and print the finished product on a 3D printer. This book focuses on how 3-D printing promises to overcome the current limitations of conventional dentistry and highlights the various digital systems available, their usage, protocol and advantages over the conventional methods.