POWER TRANSMISSION RETAINING

with the Stratasys J5 DentaJet 3D printer and GrabCAD Print software platform. Dental labs can scale denture manufacturing by simplifying workflow and reducing processing time while achieving a personalized, highly aesthetic dental appliance.

The solution is designed to eliminate barriers and address concerns for patients and laboratories, including:

• Potential chair-time reduction for o ce visits, measurements, fittings, and adjustments.

• High-fidelity matching of the scan, design, and fit.

• Scalable, repeatable digital solutions that provide consistent production of accurate, well-fitting dentures.

• Increased e ciency through streamlined workflows with less time between scan and delivery.

The global dentures market, which Stratasys estimates at $5.5 billion, has a shortage of skilled dental laboratory technicians and is challenged to meet the rising demand for dentures and appliances through conventional methods. According to iData research, in 2021, more than 4.2 million full dentures were created in the U.S., and 18 million full dentures were sold worldwide. Of that total, an estimated 5% were made through a 3D-printed solution.

“This new solution will be transformative for the dental industry, and we believe it will help our customers significantly reduce the time and cost of producing dentures and temporaries,” said Ronen Lebi, vice president of dental at Stratasys. “Stratasys continues to push the boundaries of digital dentistry, leveraging our portfolio of advanced 3D printing technologies, including hardware, resins, and software, to deliver disruptive solutions that make a di erence.” DW

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