The Digital Trio Revolutionizing Oral Restoration: A Review on Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence
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The Digital Trio Revolutionizing Oral Restoration: A Review on Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence

Jiaxin Lin 1*
1 Wuhan University
*Corresponding author: linjiaxin7288@163.com
Published on 2 October 2025
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TNS Vol.140
ISSN (Print): 2753-8826
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ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-399-4
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Abstract

With the continuous development of the digitalization process in oral medicine, digital oral scanning, 3D printing and artificial intelligence technologies are gradually integrating and driving the transformation of the diagnostic model in oral restoration. This article, through systematic literature retrieval and analysis, integrates recent domestic and international research findings and clinical data on relevant digital technologies in the field of oral restoration, and explores the characteristics and applications of these three technologies in oral restoration. The results show that digital oral scanning can improve the accuracy of impression taking and clinical efficiency, 3D printing realizes the efficient personalized manufacturing of restorations, and AI technology can further optimize the design.

Keywords:

Oral restoration, Digital intraoral scanning, 3D printing technology, AI technology

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Lin,J. (2025). The Digital Trio Revolutionizing Oral Restoration: A Review on Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence. Theoretical and Natural Science,140,8-13.

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[2]. Zhang Xinyue, Chen Cheng, Zhang Runzhen. Research on the Application of Digital Technology in Dental Prosthetics [J]. World Complementary Medicine, 2022, 8(10): 37-39 + 146.

[3]. Yang Yuzhu, Mao Huiping. The Application Effect of Digital Oral Technology in Clinical Oral Prosthetics [J]. Journal of General Oral Medicine Electronic Edition, 2020, 7(06): 44. DOI: 10.16269/j.cnki.cn11-9337/r.2020.06.031.

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[10]. Jin Ru. Research on the Application of 3D Printed Bioceramic Materials in Oral Prosthetics [J]. Journal of Guangzhou Medical University, 2024, 52(04): 72-76.

[11]. Liu Jian, Wang Qi, Yuan Lei, Yang Xiaomei, Li Yantao. The effect of single crown fixed restoration using intraoral scanner combined with 3D printing technology [J]. Chinese and Foreign Medical Sciences, 2021, 40(24): 65-67 + 71. DOI: 10.16662/j.cnki.1674-0742.2021.24.065.

[12]. Wei Ling, Chen Hu, Zhou Yongsheng, Sun Yuchun, Pan Shaoxia. Time Evaluation of Individualized Tray Production and Clinical Application in Digital Complete Denture Fabrication [J]. Journal of Peking University (Medicine), 2017, 49(01): 86-91.

[13]. WANG H, LIU J, WANG C, et al. The synergistic effect of3D-printed microscale roughness surface and nanoscale feature on enhancing osteogenic differentiation and rapid osseointegration [J].J Mater Sci Technol, 2021, 63: 18-26. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2019.12.030.

[14]. Arjumand B. The application of artificial intelligence in restorative dentistry: A narrative review of current research. Saudi Dent J. 2024; 36(6): 835–40.

[15]. Al Hendi KD, Alyami MH, Alkahtany M, Dwivedi A, Alsaqour HG. Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics. Bioinformation. 2024; 20(3): 238.

References

[1]. Zhang Ning, Wang Hongmei, Li Song, Bai Yuxing. Application of 3D Digital Technology in Orthodontic Teaching [J]. Beijing Journal of Stomatology, 2016, 24(04): 231-232.

[2]. Zhang Xinyue, Chen Cheng, Zhang Runzhen. Research on the Application of Digital Technology in Dental Prosthetics [J]. World Complementary Medicine, 2022, 8(10): 37-39 + 146.

[3]. Yang Yuzhu, Mao Huiping. The Application Effect of Digital Oral Technology in Clinical Oral Prosthetics [J]. Journal of General Oral Medicine Electronic Edition, 2020, 7(06): 44. DOI: 10.16269/j.cnki.cn11-9337/r.2020.06.031.

[4]. Cai Lifeng. Comparative Study on the Application of Digital 3D Scanning Technology and Impression Material Molding Technology in Oral Data Acquisition [J]. China Medical Devices Information, 2024, 30(16): 12-15. DOI: 10.15971/j.cnki.cmdi.2024.16.050.

[5]. Blatz MB, Chiche G, Bahat O, et al. Evolution of Aesthetic Dentistry [J]. J Dent Res, 2019, 98(12): 1294-1304

[6]. Jafri Z, Ahmad N, Sawai M, et al. Digital smile design-an innovative tool in aesthetic dentistry [J]. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res, 2020, 10(2): 194-198

[7]. LI Q, BI M, YANG K, et al.The creation of a virtual dental patient with dynamic occlusion and its application in esthetic  dentistry [J].J Prosthet Dent, 2021, 126(1): 14-18.

[8]. NEMATOLLAHI M, JAHADAKBAR A, MAHTABI MJ, et al. Additive manufacturing (AM) //Metals for biomedical devices. Woodhead Publishing  Series in Biomaterials. 2019: 331-353.

[9]. KATO A, OHNO N.Construction of three- dimensional tooth model by micro- computed tomography and application for data sharing [J].Clin Oral Investig, 2009, 13(1): 43-46.

[10]. Jin Ru. Research on the Application of 3D Printed Bioceramic Materials in Oral Prosthetics [J]. Journal of Guangzhou Medical University, 2024, 52(04): 72-76.

[11]. Liu Jian, Wang Qi, Yuan Lei, Yang Xiaomei, Li Yantao. The effect of single crown fixed restoration using intraoral scanner combined with 3D printing technology [J]. Chinese and Foreign Medical Sciences, 2021, 40(24): 65-67 + 71. DOI: 10.16662/j.cnki.1674-0742.2021.24.065.

[12]. Wei Ling, Chen Hu, Zhou Yongsheng, Sun Yuchun, Pan Shaoxia. Time Evaluation of Individualized Tray Production and Clinical Application in Digital Complete Denture Fabrication [J]. Journal of Peking University (Medicine), 2017, 49(01): 86-91.

[13]. WANG H, LIU J, WANG C, et al. The synergistic effect of3D-printed microscale roughness surface and nanoscale feature on enhancing osteogenic differentiation and rapid osseointegration [J].J Mater Sci Technol, 2021, 63: 18-26. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2019.12.030.

[14]. Arjumand B. The application of artificial intelligence in restorative dentistry: A narrative review of current research. Saudi Dent J. 2024; 36(6): 835–40.

[15]. Al Hendi KD, Alyami MH, Alkahtany M, Dwivedi A, Alsaqour HG. Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics. Bioinformation. 2024; 20(3): 238.

Cite this article

Lin,J. (2025). The Digital Trio Revolutionizing Oral Restoration: A Review on Intraoral Scanning, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence. Theoretical and Natural Science,140,8-13.

Data availability

The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study will be available from the authors upon reasonable request.

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