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••An excellent article explaining the inherent clinical aspects of 3D printing.
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••A very good research article describing the processing of 3D scaffolds to facilitate articluar cartilage repair.
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• An excellent research article demonstrating the use of arterial models built by rapid prototyping techniques.
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• An excellent review article that provides an insight into the 3D printing options for dental applications.
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