New Stratasys 3D printer brings AM to small dental practices

Now, even smaller dental practices can have access to the speed and accuracy of 3D printing thanks to Stratasys' new Objet30 Dental Prime.

The high-quality, low-cost additive manufacturing machine has been designed by the champion of the technology specifically with smaller dental labs in mind, enabling them to produce a range of models in-house, better serving their patients.

The compact size of the Objet30 Dental Prime does not mean reduced versatility, however, as the machine offers dental practitioners a choice of modes varying from high speed to high quality.

A product finished on the high quality setting has a superior surface finish and allows intricate details that are essential for comfortable fittings on crown, bridge and prosthetic models in 16-micron layers.

High speed mode 3D prints at a zippy pace to produce orthodontic models and surgical guides at 28-micron layers.

Both modes allow smaller dental labs to produce a huge array of dental and orthodontic appliances in-house, increasing productivity and shortening delivery times for what are essentially small businesses, while improving patent satisfaction along the way.

By enabling smaller dental labs to produce their own models and appliances in-house, the Objet30 Dental Prime 3D Printer reduces the need for outsourcing and enables smaller labs to be more competitive.

Steffen Mueller, General Manager, Dental Solutions at Stratasys, explained: "The introduction of the compact, versatile Objet30 Dental Prime 3D Printer continues Stratasys' commitment to providing a variety of solutions to meet the different needs of dental and orthodontic labs, small and large. This addition to our entry-level desktop family brings superior-quality 3D printing available to all dental labs who want to provide competitive digital dentistry services to their clients."

The Objet30 Dental Prime's versatility continues with a choice of three PolyJet 3D printing materials:

  • VeroDentPlus (MED690) - dark beige material that offers excellent strength, accuracy and durability to create intricate models.
  • Clear Bio-compatible (MED610) - medically approved for temporary in-mouth placement; essential for producing surgical guides and investment castings for chromium cobalt removable partial denture (RPD) frames.
  • VeroGlaze (MED620) - opaque bio-compatible material with A2 shading designed to provide accurate colour matching; ideal for veneer try-ins, diagnostic wax-ups and clear aligner trays.

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