3D printing

Researchers learn from marine mollusks’ indestructible teeth, aim for industrial applications

by Oral Health
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With advances in bioengineering, researchers are continually looking to nature for materials with exceptional properties. Their latest focus is on marine mollusks called chitons and their ability to grow extraordinarily hard, wear-resistant teeth. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, along with collaborators at Japan’s Okayama and Toho universities, have uncovered for the first time … Read more

3D Printing’s Place in Today’s Dental Practice

by Susan McMahon, DMD, AAACD, FAGD
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The demand for 3D printing in dentistry has led to remarkable technological developments, making it a more accessible solution for dentists. According to Dental Tribune, between 2023 and 2035, 3D printing in dentistry is expected to grow an average of 12.6% per year over the 12-year period. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process in … Read more

Align Technology Acquires Cubicure, Extending 3D Printed Product Portfolio

by Align Technology, Inc.
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Align Technology, Inc. (Align), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Cubicure GmbH, a pioneer in direct 3D printing solutions for polymer additive manufacturing that … Read more

The New Era of Personalized Orthodontics: 3D Printed Braces

by Alexander Waldman, DMD, MMSc
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Despite the recent growth of clear aligner therapy, fixed appliances–i.e., braces–are still the most used orthodontic appliance worldwide. The large majority of braces systems currently on the market are “one size fits all” pre-fabricated brackets that apply the same generic prescription to every patient, despite significant individual differences in malocclusion type and tooth anatomy. Achieving … Read more

3D Printing: The Revolution in Dentistry

by George Freedman DDS, Dip. ABAD, FIADFE, FAACD, FASDA
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3D printing in dentistry is HERE, and it is changing everything. Its auspicious beginning is reminiscent of cosmetic dentistry in the 1980s, veneers and bleaching in the 1990s, implants in the 2000s, and milled restorations in the 2010s. The needs are many, the technologies are numerous, the applications are almost unlimited, and the potential is … Read more

Should You Incorporate 3D Printing Into Your Dental Practice?

by Beau Peters
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3D printing has made its mark on nearly every industry in recent years. From automotive to education, almost every sector can find ways to put this technology to use – including dentistry. Today, dentists can 3D print aligners, retainers, and even dental implants at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. That’s something … Read more

Primeprint Solution by Dentsply Sirona: The Medical-grade 3D Printing System for Dental Practices and Labs

by Dentsply Sirona

Primeprint Solution by Dentsply Sirona is a highly automated, end-to-end, medical-grade 3D printing system for dentists and dental technicians who want to expand their treatment and service offerings. It is a smart hardware and software solution that is optimized for dental applications and can run the entire printing process including post processing. The high level … Read more

3D Printing: Changing the Game

by Florin Lazarescu, DDS, MSc, MSc
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When I discovered CAD/CAM technology more than 10 years ago, I was amazed at the technological world that I was entering. It was novel and it was creative; but it was also rather daunting. My student years had provided some abstract images of various scanners and milling machines that were available at that time, but … Read more

Researchers Move Closer to Regenerative Dentistry with 3D Printing

by 3D Printing Industry

A team of interdisciplinary researchers at KU Leuven University have taken a step closer to being able to regrow teeth from the root using 3D printing. Dental conditions resulting from trauma and developmental anomalies can often affect developing permanent teeth, particularly in children, leading to tissue or even whole tooth loss. To combat this, dental tissue engineering … Read more

3D Printing in Your Office: Better Outcomes in Minimal Time

by Susan McMahon, DMD, AAACD; Alexis Kuzemchak, Dental Student Class of 2025
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Increasingly, more dental professionals are embracing digital dentistry and the technologies that accompany it. Pivoting to digital dentistry streamlines many processes while increasing convenience, comfort, and creating better clinical outcomes for patients and practitioners alike. With the inevitable march of dental technologies, restorations and dental procedures are being completed rapidly and efficiently, without middlemen nor … Read more

Henry Schein Announces Virtual Presence at Greater New York Dental Meeting Focused on 3D Imaging, 3D Printing, and CAD/CAM Solutions

by Henry Schein

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its virtual presence at the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), featuring dedicated booths for 3D imaging, 3D printing, and CAD/CAM solutions. In lieu of a physical event as a result of COVID-19, visitors to Henry Schein’s seven virtual booths can explore product information, educational offerings, and industry … Read more

Singapore-Based Dental 3D Printing Startup, Structo, Starts Production of Millions of Pre-Sterilized Nasopharyngeal Testing Swabs

by Structo

Structo has produced 1 million pre-sterilized nasopharyngeal (NP) testing swabs to be delivered to customers in Singapore The Company is scaling up to produce 1 million pre-sterilized NP testing swabs per week, making it the leading producer of pre-sterilized NP testing swabs in Singapore The sterilization of the NP swabs before delivery, will help place … Read more

Bellevue Orthodontics Launches Same-Day Clear Aligners Using 3D Printing

by Bellevue Orthodontics

Patients at Bellevue Orthodontics can now get clear aligners (to straighten their teeth) on their first appointment. Dr. Riolo and his team use state of the art 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to create a patient experience like no other. Patients now have access to fully customized clear aligners such as “Movement Aligners” and … Read more

New Dental Reconstruction Material Offers Unparalleled Improvements Over Acrylate-Based Fillers

by James Ives, MPsych

Soon you may no longer have to worry about how long your dental repairs will last. A new dental reconstruction material developed in Sweden offers unprecedented improvements over existing acrylate-based fillers. Adapted from bone fracture glue research at Sweden’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the material, which can be molded in a clinical setting, surpasses … Read more

Structo Announces Extended Distribution Partnership with Dental Axess

by Structo 3D
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Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, announced today an exciting new partnership with renowned distributor Dental Axess. The agreement involves the distribution of Structo’s MSLA-equipped 3D printers in the region of North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and will allow Structo’s customers to gain access to high quality customer service and after … Read more

Kulzer Launches cara Print 4.0 3D Printer for Dental Laboratories

by Kulzer GmbH
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Kulzer announced today that it is launching cara Print 4.0, a 3D printer capable of printing a wide and expanding range of dental appliances for dental laboratories. The printer rounds out a comprehensive line of digital workflow solutions offered under the cara brand. cara Print 4.0 is designed to meet the needs of dental technicians … Read more

Objet to Showcase Exceptionally Detailed and Accurate Dental Models at LMT LAB DAY West

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From PRNewswire – May 7, 2011 BILLERICA, Mass.  Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, will demonstrate the benefits of adding 3D printing to the workflow, at LMT LAB DAY West. Exhibiting at Booth B6, B-7, Objet will present printed dental parts and models live on the stand throughout the show on … Read more