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3D Print Dental Models for Study, Patient Presentation, and more.

Fabricate restorative study models, removable dies, digital wax up models, and models for thermoforming clear aligners.

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Fabricate accurate models for orthodontic and restorative study in-office in less than an hour. 3D print dental models for before-and-after patient presentation to help increase case acceptance. Pint large quantities of models rapidly for use in the production of clear aligner therapy.
Available in your choice of color, all with outstanding dimensional accuracy and speed. SprintRay Die & Model resins are extremely reliable and easy to work with.
Key Benefits
Study Models for Presentation
Models for Aligners
Full-arch orthodontic model play an integral role in clear aligner therapy. Sequential models can be printed and used to thermoform clear aligners. In addition, complete orthodontic model can be used in conjunction with spray separators and laser soldering to fabricate orthodontic appliances.
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Digital Wax Up Models
Digitally build wax up models to show patients the results they can look forward to based on your treatment plans. Gather anatomical data using your intraoral scanner, then enhance with CAD software.
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Removable Dies
Useful for visual aids in dental surgery and anatomical education, SprintRay's 3D printers produce parts with tight tolerances so that your removable dies come out perfect with each print.

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Our large library of dental printing materials are designed to get the most out of SprintRay 3D printers. Whether you're using resins from SprintRay or one of our growing list of materials partners, you’ll receive highly-accurate, outstanding results thanks to our extensive validation process.
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SprintRay Die and Model 2
Rapidly 3D Print High-contrast Dental Models
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A reduced odor improves the quality of life for 3D printing models for an overall experience that your practice staff will love. Plus, Die & Model 2 resins are easier to separate from thermoforming materials, saving time and labor for more efficient in-office fabrication workflows. With rapid, repeatable results that are easier than ever to use, Die & Model 2 is helping to bring dental 3D printing into dental practices everywhere.
Rapid, pure-white models for patient presentation
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SprintRay Study Model White 2 is a special material formulation that provides outstanding color, clarity, and production speed, making it perfect for patient presentation. With a 20% increase in curing efficiency, you can offer same-day mockups and waxups. Plus, get pure white prints every time thanks to an improved color formulation that doesn’t discolor during post-processing.
3D Printing Dental Models
Using an intraoral scan and optional CBCT data, you can use 3rd-party software or RayWare to complete the edges and fill the holes of your scan. Because horizontal space doesn't add time to your print, feel free to stack as many models horizontally along the platform as you'd like.
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First capture and record a patient's anatomy using an intraoral scanner or other scanned data.
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Design the appliance using dental CAD software or outsource design to a digital lab and recieve print files.
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Prepare 3D models, print them, and post-process according to requirements.
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Deliver appliance as recommended.
SprintRay Pro 3D Printer
More Accurate than Stone
A recent university study found SprintRay Pro more accurate and consistent than traditional alginate methods. With an average RMS of 129±16μm for 3D printing compared to 177±25μm for alginate methods, SprintRay Pro is ready to meet the clinical demands of contemporary dentistry
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RayWare is the 3D printing software that’s designed specifically for dental professionals. It’s easy to learn, and our California-based support team is just a phone call away. In addition to nesting printable files, RayWare allows you to fix, close, and base raw intraoral scans from any scanner with a click of a button.
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All about a 3D printer in dentistry: features, applications, technologies

The first attempts to use 3D printing in dentistry were made by specialists from Align Technology in the 1990s. Using a 3D printer, mouth guards were made, which served as a start for the development of this technology in the dental industry. The process of making teeth was looked at from a radically new point of view.

But development did not progress as fast as we would like: it took almost 20 years to achieve satisfactory print quality and optimize performance. The first implant was printed by Layer Wise in 2012. In the same year, for the first time, it was possible to implant a patient with a titanium lower jaw, which was made using a 3D printer. Since then, the technology has evolved and raised the quality bar. nine0003

The advantages of using a 3D printer in a short time to solve almost any problem. With a dental 3D printer, a significant number of required instances can be modeled in a single session. All projects are saved in files, so in the future you can re-make the same model if necessary. nine0003
It is no longer necessary to send the patient for 2-3 days to wait for the production of plaster models. Now everything happens much faster: the doctor builds a 3D model in a few minutes using an intraoral scanner and instantly transfers the data to the laboratory, where printing also does not take much time. Speed and maximum precision increase the level of treatment and really save resources and time.

What you can print
Let's highlight the most common uses of 3D printing in dentistry. Using the printer, you can create:

demonstration and collapsible models of the jaw, sectoral reproduction of the upper and lower jaws in the occlusion;

ashless constructions, caps, bases for crowns and bridges, clasp prostheses;

surgical guides for implantation, individual trays, guides for maxillofacial surgery. nine0034

Such a promising direction as the printing of permanent and temporary orthopedic structures, removable denture bases is actively developing.

About the types of printing
As we have already found out, the main task of a 3D printer for dentistry is to reduce the time of manufacturing restorations and reduce the cost of production without loss of quality and accuracy. We will understand the printing technologies and their features.

Stereolithography (SLA or SL). With this technology, a laser beam selectively impacts a container of liquid resin through the printable area. Thus, the resin hardens in layers in specific places and forms a three-dimensional figure.

Stereolithography gives the best surface finish on parts and is most commonly used in today's 3D printer models. SLA machines provide a large area of restoration construction and work with a wide range of materials designed for a variety of tasks. nine0003
To switch from one material to another, it is enough to change the cartridge and the resin bottle. Relatively compact dimensions, ease of workflow and affordable price make SLA printers the best choice for dental laboratories. An example of SLA models - Form 2 and Form 3 from Formlabs, SLASH PLUS from Uniz Technology, Basic Dental from Omaker, Asiga PICO2.

Digital LED projection (DLP). nine0014 Here, the chemical process is similar to SLA, but a digital projector is used instead of a laser as a light source to cure the resin. DLP printers have a simple interaction process, a fairly modest footprint, and a good selection of material options, but at a higher price compared to SLA.

Due to the nature of the illumination of the LED projector, there is a tendency for voxel lines-layers formed by small rectangular bricks of material. Models made by DLP have inferior surface quality to SLA models. But it is worth noting that DLP printers print much faster than laser ones. Examples of DLP printers include Varseo S by Bego, AccuFab-D1 by Shining 3D, D2-150 by Veltz 3D, Versus by Microlay. nine0003

PolyJet technology. The process is similar to that of a regular inkjet printer, but instead of inkjet drops on paper, the 3D printer blows layers of liquid resin onto the printable area. The layers harden when exposed to light.

Once upon a time PolyJet gained popularity in the dental industry, but its development was slowed down by two factors: the high cost of equipment and the impressive dimensions of the devices. Models made using PolyJet technology require long post-processing and are again inferior to SLA in terms of surface quality. nine0003
PolyJet systems produce parts very quickly, but are limited in scope due to expensive proprietary consumables. Therefore, in the context of our industry, it is better to buy a dental 3D printer with SLA technology.

SLS and EBM. Allows titanium printing of ready-made elements for replacement of jaw parts. These technologies work on the principle of laser sintering of metal clay, a special metal powder for dentistry. So, the SLS and EBM systems allow you to work with a biocompatible titanium alloy. Since pure metal powder does not require a binder filler, the finished models do not differ in porosity. To achieve the required mechanical strength, the products do not require additional firing. An example of a printer capable of printing with metals is the EP-M150T from Shining 3D. nine0003

Filament printing. Technology is not relevant in dentistry and now we will explain why.

Printed with filament, a material similar to fine garden trimmer wire. The wound filament is charged directly into the 3D printer head, which moves on three axes.

Compared to other materials for 3D printing, this filament is quite inexpensive, but gives low accuracy compared to powders. The most popular types of filament are ABS and PLA plastic. nine0003

Comparison of the main 3D printing technologies used in dentistry
To clearly show the main pros and cons of each technology, we compare them in a table format.

Stereolithography (SLA) Digital Light Processing (DLP) PolyJet technology SLS and EBM technologies

Precision ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Surface finish ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★☆

Print speed ★★★★☆ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★☆☆

Availability of materials ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆

Metal printing

Benefits

Large print area

High precision

Large selection of materials

Ease of use

High precision

Large selection of materials

Ease of use

High precision

High capacity
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High precision

Metalworking

Drawbacks Slow single print speed

High cost

Small print area

Expensive appliances

Expensive materials
nine0033 Limited material options
Costly maintenance

High cost

Expensive appliances

Expensive materials

Costly maintenance

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Our CV
PolyJet technology is becoming a thing of the past due to high cost and imperfect print results. SLS and EBM are more relevant for large laboratories than ordinary clinics. Therefore, it is worth considering SLA and DLP printers for everyday tasks. For example, take a closer look at Bego Varseo S, Formlabs Form 2. These devices have already proven themselves in the dental market and provide guaranteed high-quality results. You can see all 3D printers presented in StomShop.pro here. nine0003

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3D printers in dentistry

3D printers are becoming increasingly important in the work of any dental clinic, dental laboratory, research centers. With their help, dentists not only improve the quality of their products and services, but also save significant money. In addition, 3D printers in dentistry guarantee accelerated production volumes and incredible accuracy of finished products. nine0003

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How 3D printers improve the dental business

3D printers save dentists from a very complex and time-consuming process in their work - manual modeling of prostheses, crowns and other products. Clients no longer need to wait and go through the entire complex process from the first visit to the installation of the final structure, passing through a series of fittings and improvements. Now they just need to do a mouth scan - and soon get a great result. nine0003
Dental technicians usually rely on a steady hand and good eyesight, and their work is very laborious and time consuming to get an acceptable result. 3D printing brings the dental business to production capacity and ensures consistent accuracy. Now you can use oral imaging and scanning for fast CAD/CAM modeling and 3D printing of crowns, bridges, plaster models and unique orthodontic instruments. nine0003
Each client's unique tooth shape is incredibly difficult to capture with hand or milling. However, dental 3D printers make complicated and outdated manufacturing methods unnecessary. Thanks to the latest technologies and the most modern materials, you get finished products several times faster than before. But the main thing is that dental models printed on a 3D printer exactly repeat all the nuances of the original sample.

How 3D printers are improving the dental business

3D printers relieve dentists of a very complex and time-consuming process in their work - manual modeling of prostheses, crowns and other products. Clients no longer need to wait and go through the entire complex process from the first visit to the installation of the final structure, passing through a series of fittings and improvements. Now they just need to do a mouth scan - and soon get a great result.

Dental technicians usually rely on firm hands and good eyesight, and their work is very laborious and time consuming to get an acceptable result. 3D printing brings the dental business to production capacity and ensures consistent accuracy. Now you can use oral imaging and scanning for fast CAD/CAM modeling and 3D printing of crowns, bridges, plaster models and unique orthodontic instruments. nine0003
Each client's unique tooth shape is incredibly difficult to capture with hand or milling. However, dental 3D printers make complicated and outdated manufacturing methods unnecessary. Thanks to the latest technologies and the most modern materials, you get finished products several times faster than before. But the main thing is that dental models printed on a 3D printer exactly repeat all the nuances of the original sample.

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Biocompatible Resin Surgical Guide

3DLAM Mini Cobalt Chromium Bridge Blank

Biocompatible Resin Surgical Guide

Benefits of 3D Printing for Dentists

2 You Can Store Everything patient data in digital form, no more impressions and samples - just print the desired model on a 3D printer.
Significantly speed up the production of the desired items. nine0034
Fully automatic printing process that eliminates the human factor.

Increasing production without additional staff - your customers no longer have to wait weeks for a master to become available.

Incredible manufacturing precision - no more mistakes and no need to make new samples.

The use of the most advanced technologies will favorably reflect on the image of your company.

Benefits of 3D printing for dentists

You can store all patient anatomy data digitally, no more impressions and specimens – just 3D print the model you need.

Significantly speed up the production of the desired items.

Fully automatic printing process that eliminates the human factor.

Increasing production without additional staff - your customers no longer have to wait weeks for a master to become available.

Incredible manufacturing precision - no more mistakes and no need to make new samples. nine0034
The use of the most advanced technologies will favorably reflect on the image of your company.

How it works: Using a 3D printer to make a denture

How it works: Using a 3D printer to make a denture

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	Stereolithography (SLA)	Digital Light Processing (DLP)	PolyJet technology	SLS and EBM technologies
Precision	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★
Surface finish	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★☆
Print speed	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★☆☆
Availability of materials	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆
Metal printing
Benefits	Large print area High precision Large selection of materials Ease of use	High precision Large selection of materials Ease of use	High precision High capacity nine0039	High precision Metalworking
Drawbacks	Slow single print speed	High cost Small print area	Expensive appliances Expensive materials nine0033 Limited material options Costly maintenance	High cost Expensive appliances Expensive materials Costly maintenance