Why Investing in 3D Printing Technology Matters for Dentists

Create an Orthodontic Model

Forget about having your patients bite down on that gross, gooey clay so it could harden into the mold you need to design their Invisalign/braces. With the 3D printer, just scan the teeth, design the appliance you need according to your unique specifications, and print the end result in-house.

Repair or Replace a Damaged Tooth

Scan your patient’s mouth with the digital scanning wand, save the 3D image of the teeth and gums on the computer, design the tooth repair digitally (using the CAD software), and print the finished product with the printer.

Create Dentures, Caps, Bridges, Crowns, and More

The same process outlined above to produce a damaged tooth can be replicated to 3D printing all sorts of dental restorations you need. The only difference lies in the different materials you’ll have to use for different implants.

Make Your Own Implant Surgical Guides

Want to create your own drill guides for completing certain dental procedures? That can also be done with a 3D printer.