The 3D printer is fed by a spool of black plastic, a polymer made from corn, that is heated and molded by a nozzle to form a model of Kiser’s teeth, restored to their original shape by Vetter ...

With the help of 3D software and math, he was able to create models for fixing his teeth, which he took to the 3D printers at the college and printed a dozen of his personal retainers.

Forget electric toothbrushes — using 3D printing, engineers have developed a new kind of toothbrush tailor-made to fit a person's mouth. All a person must do to brush is bite down.

Using a 3D printer and Internet-sourced know-how, creative college student Amos Dudley created a DIY version of Invisalign braces.

The main use of 3D printing in dentistry is to make precise models of patients’ faces, jaws and teeth, so as to plan procedures such as implants and oral and facial surgery.