Print and Try Technique: 3D-Printing of Teeth with Complex Anatomy a Novel Endodontic Approach

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2021

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The purpose of this report is to evaluate the applicability of a novel Print and Try technique in the presence of aberrant endodontic anatomies and to achieve a predictable treatment with improved outcome. According to guidelines, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is recommended in the presence of complex anatomies. The volumes were utilized to produce a stereo lithographic (STL) file, from which a 3D-plastic tooth model including a hollow root canal system was obtained. The 3D-patient-specific model facilitates the treatment planning and the trial of therapeutic approaches. Using a transparent material, all the treatment steps could be directly visualized. Subsequently, endodontic therapy could be performed in vivo with reduced operating time and with a better overview. Clinicians benefit from the Print and Try technique when facing a complicated root canal system with reduced stress and higher chances of success. In aberrant endodontic anatomies, the use of a transparent 3D plastic model, derived from the CBCT dicom, provides an exact preview of clinical challenges that will be met intra-operatively. A patient centered tailored approach to shaping, cleaning, and filling strategies can be applied.

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Boschi, Giulia/0000-0002-4975-9232; TESTARELLI, Luca/0000-0003-3904-3000; atav ates, ayfer/0000-0003-0270-8646

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cone beam computed tomography, pre-operative planning, root canal therapy, three-dimensional printing, tooth abnormalities, tooth anatomy

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