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3D Printing in Dentistry
3D printing is revolutionizing dentistry by enabling the precise creation of dental prostheses. This technology offers customized dental solutions tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing both fit and comfort. With faster production times, it reduces wait periods and improves the accuracy of complex procedures, leading to better outcomes. Experience the benefits of improved fit, comfort, and efficiency with our advanced 3D printing solutions, transforming dental care into a more patient-friendly experience.
Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc®), and PolyJet™ are the leading 3D printing technologies in the dental industry today. Each offers the high accuracy and precision essential for dental applications. However, the quality of machines and systems can differ, making it crucial to choose the best for optimal results.
Stereolithography Technology (SLA)
A laser beam is used to selectively expose liquid resin throughout the print area, thereby curing it. SLA printers offer large build volumes and a variety of materials for a wide range of applications. The resin tank and cartridge can be easily interchanged to use different materials. Desktop SLA printers are a good choice for dental labs and practices to get started with 3D printing in dentistry due to their small footprint, straightforward process and affordable price.
Digital Light Processing Technology (DLP)
Digital Light Processing (DLP) uses the same chemical process as SLA printers, but instead of a laser to solidify the resin, a digital projector is used as the light source. DLP printers are much more expensive than desktop SLA printers, although they offer a smaller footprint, a simple workflow, and a wide range of material options. DLP products typically have poorer surface quality and are more likely to have voxel lines, layers made up of tiny rectangular building blocks caused by digital screens.
LSPc® Technology (Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing)
LSPc® technology starts with a uniform light source. Using a UV light array and a high-contrast mask responsible for projecting the 3D slices onto the tray where the photopolymerization process takes place layer by layer, a uniform, distortion-free image is created in all areas of the build plate, ensuring part-to-part uniformity and accuracy.
PolyJet™
PolyJet™ printers are transforming dentistry by enabling the creation of highly detailed and precise dental models and prosthetics. These advanced printers can simultaneously jet multiple materials, allowing for the production of complex dental structures with varying properties. The versatility and high resolution of PolyJet™ printers make them ideal for fabricating crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances, ensuring superior fit and functionality. Their capability to produce smooth surfaces and intricate details significantly enhances the quality and efficiency of dental care.
Applications
1. Dental Models
Achieve high-precision Dental Prosthesis models with perfectly snug Die-Models, accurate crown margins, and detailed Orthodontic Models. Our technology ensures precise model and die printing, delivering high-quality results in the shortest possible time.
2. Splints (Biocompatible)
3D printing has revolutionized dental splints by enabling the production of custom-fitted, high-precision devices. Tailored to each patient's unique dental anatomy, these splints provide optimal comfort and support. Both hard and soft splints are manufactured quickly and accurately, ensuring faster turnaround times and superior quality. This advanced approach enhances patient care with reliable and effective dental splints.
3. Surgical Guides (Biocompatible)
3D printed surgical guides are used in dental surgeries, offering highly accurate, custom-fitted templates for precise implant placement and other surgical procedures. Tailored to each patient’s anatomy, they ensure optimal alignment and reduce the risk of errors. Manufactured quickly and accurately, these guides enhance surgical efficiency, improve outcomes, and contribute to faster recovery times, making them invaluable in modern dentistry.
4. Impression Trays
Print custom impression trays for implants, dentures, crowns and bridges, and other comprehensive cases. Digitally manufactured custom impression trays provide consistent, accurate impressions for high quality dental work.
5. Castable dental resin
Castable dental resin in 3D printing is used to create accurate dental prosthetics and appliances. It burns out cleanly without leaving ash residue, ideal for casting metal components like crowns and bridges, and partial denture frameworks. This resin enables precise, custom designs for superior fit and function, reduces costs, and enhances the quality of dental restorations.
6. Denture Try-Ins
Denture Try-In resin offers a cost-effective solution for try-in dentures, featuring exceptional surface quality and easy characterization. It polishes to a high luster and is biocompatible, free of MMA, BPA, and phthalates. Designed for precision, this photopolymer resin is ideal for evaluating fit, occlusion, esthetics, and phonetics during try-in appointments, available in shades A1, B1, and BL4.
7. Permanent Crowns
3D printing of highly biocompatible restorative resins for creating dental restorations including long-term Single crowns, Temporary bridges, Inlays, Onlays, and Veneers. These materials feature low water absorption and a smooth surface, which effectively resist aging, discoloration, and plaque buildup. This ensures long-term durability and maintains aesthetic appeal, making them ideal for lasting dental solutions.
8. Indirect Bonding Trays
3D printed IBT offers strength and precision for accurate bracket placement, with flexibility and a non-stick formula for easy release. Biocompatible, tasteless, and odorless, it's perfect for manufacturing indirect bonding trays. This innovation drastically reduces chair time and enhances patient comfort during orthodontic bracket setting.
9. Gingiva - Masks
Flexible yet firm gingival mask that simulates the look and feel of gum tissue. Integrate Gingiva Masks into your digital restoration planning.
Pros and Cons of 3D Printing in Dentistry
- Short treatment times
- High level of detail
- Certified materials
- Cost efficient manufacturing
- Economical material consumption
- Many indications
- New workflow
- No transparent components
- New technology
Industrial Dental 3D Printers
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Revolutionize your Practice with PTG offered Dental Resins
PTG offers dental 3D printing resins, including biocompatible and laboratory resins, specifically formulated for the dental industry and suitable for a wide variety of applications. Their main advantage is their high level of accuracy and precision, making them ideal for dental applications where such qualities are crucial. These materials can create parts and components with fine details and complex geometries.
PTG provides an innovative and top-tier range of 3D printing materials and solutions. Join the digital dental revolution to enhance quality, efficiency, and profitability in your practice.
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Advice
Our dental team will be happy to assist you in selecting the right 3D printing system. In addition, we will be happy to provide further information on the individual indications.
Our application team will also advise you on the choice of material. Among other things, we can provide cost and time calculations as well as sample parts. In our showroom we have the possibility to validate the project together with you.
Marc-Oliver Heißler
Account Manager