Application of 3D Printing Technology in Oral Implant Dentistry and Its Impact on Bite Force and Masticatory Efficiency

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the impact of 3D printing technology application on bite force and masticatory efficiency in patients following oral implant dentistry treatment. Methods: A total of 84 patients with single-tooth defects, selected from 100 patients who sought treatment from May 2023 to March 2025 and met the study criteria, were included in this study. The patients were divided into groups using a random number table method. The control group (42 cases) received conventional oral implant treatment, while the observation group (42 cases) underwent oral implant treatment guided by 3D printing technology. Both groups were followed up continuously for 6 months postoperatively. Masticatory efficiency, bite force, implantation accuracy indicators, and the incidence of treatment complications were compared between the two groups before treatment and 6 months after treatment. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications following oral implantation between the two groups (p > 0.05). Compared to the control group, the observation group showed increased masticatory efficiency and bite force after oral implant treatment, with statistically significant differences in the deviation values of the implant crown, apical part in the sagittal plane, axial angle, and neck (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The application of 3D printing technology in oral implant treatment can effectively reduce implant placement deviations, enhance implantation accuracy, and effectively correct and maintain the oral occlusal force and masticatory function health of patients.