3D Printing in Oral Health Care: From Concepts to Chairside

3D Printing in Oral Health Care: From Concepts to Chairside is a comprehensive guide to one of dentistry's most transformative technologies. From digital workflows to patient-specific fabrication, it shows how additive manufacturing is elevating precision, efficiency, and innovation across the dental field.Designed for clinicians, technicians, researchers, and students, the book combines core scientific principles with practical clinical insight. It covers major printing technologies, advances in materials, and the integration of scanning, CAD design, and 3D printing into routine care. Applications across prosthodontics, implantology, orthodontics, maxillofacial reconstruction, and regenerative dentistry highlight the technology's impact on treatment planning and outcomes.With clear discussion of quality control, regulations, and ethical considerations including a forward look at bioprinting, 4D printing, and AI-driven design - this resource equips dental professionals to confidently embrace the digital future of oral healthcare.