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Influence of printing orientation on the accuracy, fit and mechanical properties of 3D-printed full-coverage prostheses: a systematic review.

Frontiers in oral health · Ellakany P, Aly NM, Moussa R, Albrahim HF, Al Saadoun A, Alzaghran S, Fu CC, Altonbary GY · 2026-08-11

A systematic review found that printing orientation significantly influenced the mechanical strength, dimensional accuracy, and marginal fit of 3D-printed dental crowns, with oblique angles generally offering better balance between strength and precision than other orientations.

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