Your Dentist Could Be 3D-Printing New Teeth For You Soon

In future, dentists could replace lost teeth with 3D-printed versions that are resistant to bacteria. The switch to high-tech scanning and 3D printing could remove the hassle from being fitted for a false tooth - a sometimes lengthy process involving plaster casts. Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands have created an antimicrobial plastic that can be used to 3D print teeth, reducing the chance of any further dental damage caused by bacteria.