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The advent of 3D imaging, 3D virtual planning, and 3D printing has sparked considerable interest in endodontics. 3D printing technology has a wide range of applications in endodontic education, patient care, and research. The majority of applications have been in managing teeth with calcified pulp canals via guided access opening. It entails the acquisition of 3D data, a surface scan, their merging, the design of a virtual drill path and template, followed by printing. The template directs the drill to the root canal that has been apically extended. Similarly, guided endodontic microsurgery utilises a template to guide the drill for targeted osteotomy and root-end resection. Artificial tooth models can be created by digitising human teeth with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or micro-computed tomography (CT) scans, followed by 3D printing. The benefits include ease of use, visualisation of internal anatomy, the ability to standardise morphology, and realistic simulation of the actual root canal configuration. Rapid prototyping enables the planning and fabrication of a replica of the donor tooth before autotransplantation. The replica is then used to prepare the alveolar socket at the recipient site before extracting the donor tooth, thereby shortening the extra-alveolar period and improving the donor tooth fit. 3D bioprinting is a technique that uses computer-aided design blueprints to produce complex tissue models such as pulp tissue swiftly. Stem cells, pulp scaffolds, injectable calcium phosphates, and growth factors can all be delivered using the 3D printing principle. To summarise, 3D printing has improved the speed, predictability, and safety of endodontic treatment. It enables virtual planning, which increases the operator’s preparedness before attempting complex procedures. Human error is improbable to occur with this technology, as proper planning ensures accurate execution. Endodontists should be familiar with this technological advancement to maximise its potential and raise the bar for patient care.

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    Sidhartha Sharma, Vijay Kumar, Amrita Chawla & Ajay Logani

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Sharma, S., Kumar, V., Chawla, A., Logani, A. (2022). 3D Printing in Endodontics. In: Chaudhari, P.K., Bhatia, D., Sharan, J. (eds) 3D Printing in Oral Health Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07369-4_12

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