New 3D printed polymers in orthodontics: a scoping review

Authors

  • A Campobasso DDS, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia
  • G Battista DDS, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia
  • E Lo Muzio DDS, Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, Ferrara
  • S Colombo DDS, Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila
  • M Paglia DDS, Postgraduate School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila
  • F Federici Canova DDS, MS Ortho, Adjunct Professor Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Brescia, Private Practice in Viadana
  • A Gianolio DDS, MS Ortho, Private Practice in Bra
  • M Beretta DDS, MS Ortho, MS Digital Dentistry, Adjunct Professor Postgraduate School of Orthodontics, University of Brescia, Private Practice in Varese

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2023.1921

Keywords:

Digital orthodontic, 3D printing, polyamide, PA12, shape memory polymer, direct aligner

Abstract

AIM: The aim of this scoping review is to assess the application of new 3D printed polymeric materials in orthodontics, including polyamide-12 (PA-12) and Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs). METHODS: A search for articles published until January 2023 was carried out using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, Lilacs, Opengrey, Embase and Cochrane Library databases and by applying the search terms (orthodontic* OR paediatric* OR paedodontic*) AND ("3D printed" OR "three-dimensional printed") AND (polymer* OR material* OR resin* OR technopolymer*). Additional records were also screened through hand or electronic search. No restriction in terms of language or publication period was applied. CONCLUSION: Due to their mechanical, aesthetic and biocompatibility characteristics, PA12 and SMPs can be used in orthodontic practice. However, additional studies should be performed to evaluate the clinical efficiency of these recent materials.

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