Assessment of knowledge, awareness, and practices toward the use of 3D printing in dentistry among dental practitioners and dental technicians: A cross-sectional study

Acharya, Aditya; Chodankar, Raisa N.; Patil, R. B.; Patil, Anandkumar G.

doi:10.1016/j.jobcr.2023.02.001

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“…Digital technologies have made their way into the practice of private laboratories; however, this is not the case for educational activities of dental technicians. A study of Acharya et al [29] revealed that none of the dental technicians participating in the questionnaire agreed that 3D printing technology could be utilized as an educational tool in dentistry. However, their findings indicated that nearly 99% of dental technicians expressed an interest in incorporating 3D printing techniques into their practice.…”

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“…While these models received high praise for their excellence, they were found to be more suitable for surgical education rather than for training dental technician students. Furthermore, a recent study conducted by Acharya et al [29] revealed that dental college technicians showed lower awareness and understanding of 3D printing techniques applied in dentistry when compared to their colleagues in private dental practice. The lack of knowledge is the main obstacle of implementing 3D printing technologies in dental practices [30].…”

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Pilot Study on the Development and Integration of Anthropomorphic Models within the Dental Technician Curriculum

Bliznakova,

Milev,

Dukov

et al. 2024

Dentistry Journal

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The effectiveness of modern medical education largely depends on the integration and utilization of digital technologies in teaching various disciplines. In this pilot usability study, we introduced 3D printed anthropomorphic dental models, specifically designed for the elective discipline “Digital and Metal-Free Techniques in Dental Technology” from the curriculum of the Dental Technician specialty in the Medical University of Varna. The evaluation focused on dental technician students’ perception of this novel learning environment, its influence on their performance, and the potential for future application of these models and related 3D technologies in their professional practice. A validated satisfaction questionnaire was distributed among 80 students, comprising the total cohort. The results indicated a high acceptance rate, with nearly 95% of participants finding the use of digitally created 3D-printed dental models beneficial. More than 90% believed that exploring digital technologies would enhance their skills. The well-trained instructor’s competence in technology use convinced students of its value, with more than 98% expressing a willingness to incorporate these technologies into their future work for improved precision in dental models. However, due to the current high cost of needed equipment, only 10% of participants may practicably introduce this novel technology into their practical work. The use of anatomically accurate 3D printed models is a valuable addition to the current dental technician curriculum in medical colleges.

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Pilot Study on the Development and Integration of Anthropomorphic Models within the Dental Technician Curriculum

Bliznakova,

Milev,

Dukov

et al. 2024

Dentistry Journal

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Assessment of knowledge, awareness and practices toward the use of 3D printing among dental laboratory technicians in Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional study

Acharya

Chodankar

Patil

et al. 2023

Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research

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Damage detection in 3D printed plates using ultrasonic wave propagation supported with weighted root mean square calculation and wavefield curvature imaging

Wojtczak,

Rucka,

Andrzejewska

2024

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) is a promising approach to producing light and strong structures with many successful applications, e.g., in dentistry and orthopaedics. Many types of filaments differing in mechanical properties can be used to produce 3D printed structures, including polymers, metals or ceramics. Due to the simplicity of the manufacturing process, biodegradable polymers are widely used, e.g., polylactide (polylactide – PLA) with a practical application for manufacturing complex-shaped elements. The current work dealt with the application of ultrasonic guided waves for non-destructive damage detection and imaging in AM plates. Two specimens with defects were manufactured from PLA filament. Different sizes of damage areas were considered. The specimens were tested using the guided wave propagation technique. The waves were excited using a PZT actuator and recorded contactless with the scanning laser Doppler vibrometry (SLDV) in a set of points located at one surface of the sample. The collected signals were processed with two methods. The first was the weighted root mean square (WRMS) algorithm. Different values of the calculation parameters, namely, averaging time and weighting factor were considered. The WRMS damage maps for both samples were prepared to differentiate between intact and damaged areas. The second approach was wavefield curvature imaging (WCI) which allowed the determination of damage maps based on the curvature of the wavefront. The compensation of wave signals was performed to enhance the quality of results. It was observed that the size of the defect strongly influenced the efficiency of imaging with both methods. The limitations of the proposed approaches were characterized. The presented results confirmed that guided waves are promising for non-destructive damage imaging in AM elements.

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Assessment of knowledge, awareness, and practices toward the use of 3D printing in dentistry among dental practitioners and dental technicians: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 7 publications

References 17 publications

Pilot Study on the Development and Integration of Anthropomorphic Models within the Dental Technician Curriculum

Pilot Study on the Development and Integration of Anthropomorphic Models within the Dental Technician Curriculum

Assessment of knowledge, awareness and practices toward the use of 3D printing among dental laboratory technicians in Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional study

Damage detection in 3D printed plates using ultrasonic wave propagation supported with weighted root mean square calculation and wavefield curvature imaging

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