Abstract: The advances in digital imaging systems combined with the availability to register CBCT data with digital models had made possible in fabrication of orthognathic surgery, CAD/CAM designed splints ,customized brackets ,and indirect bonding systems. Thusstereo lithography is used in wide range of dentistry, which helps in creating asymmetries ,fabricating, coating and land marking synthetic mandible. This article describes about stereo lithography and its application in various fields of dentistry.
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