3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication
ALOBAID, L., Alzahrani, R., Alqahtani, H., Alsarf, M., Alshehri, K., Alsharari, H., Alshammari, H., ALSHAMMARI, F., Alshammari, M., Alhwety, S., Mobarki, M., Saeed, F., Alsalem, T., Almutiri, T., Alanazi, M. (2025). 3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication. EKB Journal Management System, (), -. doi: 10.21608/jmals.2025.453744
LOLWAH OBAID SALIH ALOBAID; Rashed Saleh Alzahrani; Hussam Mohammed Alqahtani; Mohannad Mansour Alsarf; Kholoud Ali Salem Alshehri; Hammad Amshan Alsharari; Hammad Dalli Shallal Alshammari; FAHAD TURAYKHIM ALSHAMMARI; Mohammed Alhumaidi Alshammari; Safa Bsher Alhwety; Mannan Haj Eisa Mobarki; Fatima Jaber Saeed; Tahani Salem Alsalem; Turki Ayesh Almutiri; Mohammed Redha Alanazi. "3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication". EKB Journal Management System, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.21608/jmals.2025.453744
ALOBAID, L., Alzahrani, R., Alqahtani, H., Alsarf, M., Alshehri, K., Alsharari, H., Alshammari, H., ALSHAMMARI, F., Alshammari, M., Alhwety, S., Mobarki, M., Saeed, F., Alsalem, T., Almutiri, T., Alanazi, M. (2025). '3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication', EKB Journal Management System, (), pp. -. doi: 10.21608/jmals.2025.453744
ALOBAID, L., Alzahrani, R., Alqahtani, H., Alsarf, M., Alshehri, K., Alsharari, H., Alshammari, H., ALSHAMMARI, F., Alshammari, M., Alhwety, S., Mobarki, M., Saeed, F., Alsalem, T., Almutiri, T., Alanazi, M. 3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.21608/jmals.2025.453744

3D Printing in Healthcare: Applications in Dental Surgical Guides, Anatomical Anesthesia Models, and Customized Medication

Journal of Medical and Life Science
Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 18 September 2025
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/jmals.2025.453744
Authors
LOLWAH OBAID SALIH ALOBAID* 1; Rashed Saleh Alzahrani2; Hussam Mohammed Alqahtani2; Mohannad Mansour Alsarf2; Kholoud Ali Salem Alshehri3; Hammad Amshan Alsharari1; Hammad Dalli Shallal Alshammari1; FAHAD TURAYKHIM ALSHAMMARI1; Mohammed Alhumaidi Alshammari1; Safa Bsher Alhwety4; Mannan Haj Eisa Mobarki5; Fatima Jaber Saeed5; Tahani Salem Alsalem6; Turki Ayesh Almutiri7; Mohammed Redha Alanazi1
1Northern Area Armed forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
2Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia
3Ministry of Defense/Inventory Control Department of Health Services, Saudi Arabia
4king salman armed forces hospital , Saudi Arabia
5Al-Kharj Armed forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
6prince sultan military medical city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
7Prince sultan medical military city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background: Three-dimensional (3D) printing has changed healthcare. It allows personalized solutions, moving from mass-produced medical devices to individualized interventions. Its use in dentistry, anesthesiology, and pharmacology tackles issues related to precision, complexity, and patient compliance. This fosters collaboration across disciplines. Aim: This review summarizes evidence on 3D printing applications in dental surgical guides, anatomical anesthesia models, and customized medications. It highlights clinical benefits, challenges, and interdisciplinary connections. 
Methods: A detailed analysis was conducted, focusing on technological principles, clinical outcomes, and economic impacts. Data were gathered from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Two tables compare printing techniques and clinical outcomes. 
Results: 3D-printed dental guides achieve 90-95% accuracy and reduce surgery time by 20-30%. Anesthesia models improve simulation accuracy by 25-40% and lower procedural errors. Customized medications increase adherence by 20-30%, while polypills reduce errors from multiple medications. Integration across specialties can reduce errors by 35% in complex cases. Challenges include regulatory obstacles, material stability, and high initial costs. 
Conclusions: 3D printing connects specialties and improves precision and efficiency in healthcare. Future advancements in AI, bioprinting, and tele-3D printing could lead to wider adoption. However, we need long-term studies and policies focused on equity. 
Keywords
3D printing; dental surgical guides; anatomical models; customized medications
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