Application of vat photopolymerization technology in the field of restorative dentistry
With the development of computer science and dental materials,digital technology is progressively changing the way of clinical work of dentistry.As a digital processing method,3D printing plays an important role in the manufacture of restorations,and the basic process includes vat photopolymerization,material jetting,material extrusion,etc.Among them,desktop printing devices based on the principle of vat photopolymerization are most widely used in dental clinical work because of their high printing accuracy and fast molding speed.This paper briefly introduces the principles of vat photopolymerization technology used in clinical work,the materials and the workflow of the printer,and provides a review of the application of vat photopolymerization technology in the field of restorative dentistry.