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3D printed dentures demonstrate similar clinical outcomes to conventional complete dentures and milled dentures, except for denture retention, where conventional complete dentures are more retentive. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Clinical outcomes of 3D printed complete dentures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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To evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of 3D printed complete dentures with traditional options.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing clinical studies
Compared clinical outcomes of 3D printed complete dentures to conventional complete dentures and mandibular dentures
Analyzed outcome measures focusing on denture retention and overall satisfaction.
3D printed complete dentures showed similar clinical outcomes to conventional counterparts
Conventional complete dentures exhibited superior retention compared to 3D printed units.

Abstract

3DPs demonstrated similar clinical outcomes to CCDs and MDs, except in denture retention, where CCDs were found to be more retentive.

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Clinical outcomes of 3D printed complete dentures: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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