3D-printed dentures are digital dentures made partially or entirely by 3D printing. Either the denture base or teeth can be made using a 3D printer. Or, a 3D printed base may be used with traditional teeth. 3d printed denture teeth are significantly cheaper than traditional dentures and can be made at higher production rates. The wide range of available solutions allows 3D printing dentures to be made at different quality levels. We’ll be discussing the benefits of 3D printing dentures and why your lab should make this switch.

How 3D Printing Dentures Can Benefit You

Let’s take a look at the benefits 3D-printed dentures have over traditional dentures.

Prostheses Of High Quality

Digital denture production has been revolutionized by 3D printing. This allows dental labs to increase productivity and reduce costs without compromising on quality. The 3D-printed dentures are extremely accurate and have a premium aesthetic and durability which have been well received by both doctors and patients. Additionally, these industry-leading solutions are available in a variety of colors and have enhanced physical properties like color stability and high impact resistance to fractures. Carbon’s state-of-the-art printers provide labs with an easy way to go all-in on digital dentures. They can be used with industry-leading denture materials. Carbon offers a variety of options, including the ability to either print denture bases with premium-carded teeth or full denture bases.

Reduce Your Reliance On Skilled Arians

3D printing technology streamlines denture workflows and reduces the need for skilled artisans, which are increasingly difficult to find in labs. 3D printed dentures can be made in half the time and are much simpler than traditional denture manufacturing. This allows technicians to make far more dentures in a shorter time and makes it easier for lab owners to find additional skilled technicians to help them grow.

Better Fit

Digital dentures are now easier to use thanks to new workflows that streamline the process. This reduces the number of appointments required to complete the denture and delivers it to the patient. The clinician can send the lab a standard impression, bite registration, and digitalization request. This eliminates the need to use wax and stone in traditional methods, which can lead to copy-error and better fitting and comfort. A clinician can streamline the process and make the fit more comfortable by using the patient’s current denture as a tray to create a precise VPS impression. The reference denture impression can be taken using an intraoral scanner and sent to the lab for digital design and 3D printing.

Traditional dentures, on the other hand, require five appointments to complete and deliver a new denture. The process is repeated if the denture becomes damaged or lost. 3D-printed dentures can be worn in just two appointments. The lab can also quickly create a new denture if your dentures are damaged or lost using the CAD design that is stored at the lab.

Profits Improve

Dental labs have adopted 3D printing as a standard because it allows them to reduce costs and increase productivity. 3D printing is the best option for dentures, as it offers the best ROI among all dental 3D printing options. Labs can save up to $50 per denture arch by 3D printing. Even if you only make a few dentures per week, this can translate into savings of thousands of dollars per year. Labs can also increase production with high-speed 3D printers, and denture printing workflows that are efficient allow labs to grow their denture business. Carbon professional 3D printers, such as the M2, use DLS technology (Digital Light Synthesis). This allows for high-quality and accurate dentures that can be produced up to ten times faster than conventional methods. It also reduces post-processing costs and time.

Easy Replacement

Traditional dentures require that the patient undergo extensive impression work and multiple appointments to ensure that their dentures are not damaged or lost. Digital dentures can be easily replaced if lost because they are stored as digital files at the lab. This allows a lab to re-print dentures without the need for appointments. Patients are no longer left without dentures for extended periods of time.

Why Choose 3D Printed Dentures?

There are many reasons you should choose 3D printed dentures to fit your lab.

• Looking for a cost-effective method to make premium or economy-quality dentures?
• It is difficult to find skilled technicians who can make dentures using traditional methods.
• You want to increase your denture production.
• You are looking for a versatile digital denture production process that will allow you to do all the work with digital dentures
• Carbon can streamline your 3D printing workflow
• 3D-printed dentures are high-quality and more economical. They also offer a better experience for both patients and doctors.

Are you ready to 3D-print dentures in your laboratory? HeyGears is the best digital manufacturing platform. Contact HeyGears today to talk to experts