SP-9 Applications of 3D Printing Technology in Endodontics
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies provide new possibilities for diagnosis, treatment planning and student education in dentistry. Applications of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to dentistry have dramatically changed the disciplines of orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and more recently Endodontics. Fused deposition modeling (FDM), Digital light processing (DLP) and stereolithography (SLA) are available for use to print. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D oral scans have been used in Endodontics as the imaging modality of choice for treatment planning of nonsurgical and surgical endodontic approaches. The application of 3D printing in endodontics was investigated in 3 modalities: guided non-surgical endodontics (guided endodontic access), guided surgical root resection endodontics (surgical guides, diagnosis, and treatment planning), and educational models in clinical simulation (preclinical training). The presentation will describe endodontic treatments performed with the aid of CBCT imaging and oral scan data used in 3D printing guides for endodontic access and surgical endodontics. The use of this data to develop endodontic preclinical training models is a highlight of the presentation.
Learning Objectives:
- List the current 3D printing technologies available for endodontic treatments.
- Describe the applications of 3D printing technologies for endodontic treatments and education.
- Apply 3D printing technologies for patients and students in the discipline.
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Fahad Zaman, M.S.
Fahad Zaman is currently a first-year endodontic resident at Boston University, where he is pursuing his MSD in Endodontics. He has been doing research in 3D endodontics since before he entered dental school. He has had the pleasure of being mentored by Dr. Okazaki closely over the course of dental school at NYU, where they completed 3 years of clinical research, ultimately presenting their research for AAE Endo On Demand in 2021. Currently, Fahad continues his clinical research as a first-year Endodontics resident.
Katsushi Okazaki, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Katsushi Okazaki, D.D.S., Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at New York University College of Dentistry and an Associate Professor at Tokyo Dental school in Japan. K. Okazaki had operated a variety of clinical training programs K. Okazaki is a co-author of the book chapter in the seventh edition of Ingle’s Endodontics and the main author of the book chapter in Diagnosis of pulpal-periapical disease, In Endodontic Prognosis. K. Okazaki has lectured on various topics on Endodontics to post-graduate students. K. Okazaki had been the clinic superintendent and the pre-clinical course organizer for the post-graduate students and conducts clinical research in Endodontics at NYU College of Dentistry for many years. K. Okazaki received his DDS, then earned a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology and served as a Teaching Fellow in Oral Anatomy at Aichi Medical University in Japan. After Postdoctoral Research as a research fellow in the Department of Development and Surgical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, K. Okazaki completed Postgraduate Programs in Endodontics at New York University College of Dentistry in the USA. K. Okazaki received the Distinguished Educators Award in 2015 and the Research Award in 2018 at Dean's Honors Day, a celebration of excellence, in recognition of outstanding professional distinction in 2019 from NYU. K. Okazaki has practiced at the NYU Dental Faculty Practice in the NYU Langone Medical Center until 2021. K. Okazaki was accepted as the Chief Academic Director of Dental Prediction Co., Ltd in 2022. He has implemented a novel platform of clinical education in virtual reality (VR) and believes in the future of dental education in the Metaverse.
Katsushi Okazaki, D.D.S., Ph.D.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
Fahad Zaman, M.S.
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
