PMID- 34553896 OWN - Quintessence Publishing Company, Ltd. CI - Copyright Quintessence Publishing Company, Ltd. OCI - Copyright Quintessence Publishing Company, Ltd. TA - Int J Comput Dent JT - International Journal of Computerized Dentistry IS - 2702-9514 (Electronic) IS - 1463-4201 (Print) IP - 3 VI - 24 PST - ppublish DP - 2021 PG - 317-328 LA - en TI - 3D printing in endodontics: report of three clinical cases with innovative approaches FAU - Kamburoğlu, Kıvanç AU - Kamburoğlu K FAU - Koç, Cemre AU - Koç C FAU - Sönmez, Gül AU - Sönmez G FAU - Çapçı, Abdullah AU - Çapçı A CN - OT - endodontics OT - 3D printing OT - stereolithography OT - calcification OT - root channel OT - apical surgery OT - autotransplantation OT - surgical guide AB - 3D printing is a process whereby a given material is deposited in successive layers to create a 3D object. In dentistry, this technology involves three steps: digital data acquisition using a scanner and/or CBCT, data processing and design within a software application, and manufacturing through 3D printing. The aim of the present article is to discuss the clinical application of 3D printing in endodontics through the presentation of three specific and original endodontic clinical cases. Innovative approaches were utilized in these cases for the treatment of a calcified root canal, periapical surgery, and autotransplantation. The results of all three cases were promising regarding proper case selection and in the design process. 3D-printing technology may be helpful to reduce surgical time, operator bias, and the risk of procedural errors. 
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