From Models to Appliances: What Opportunities 3D Printing has Offered my Practice in the Past 10 Years

Desktop 3D printers have opened the door to many opportunities for orthodontic practices to bring additive manufacturing to their armamentarium. Once you commit to integrating into the process, orthodontists must consider printer choices and navigate the large selection to balance utility, cost, speed, and print quality. This course will discuss my ten-year journey with 3D printing, the evolution of the technology, and the various uses this tool offers to all orthodontists who choose to add additive manufacturing into their practice.