If you run a dental practice, dental 3D printing can make a noticeable difference for both you and your customers. 3D Unique is a supplier of 3D printers, 3D scanners, and consumables to ensure that your practice is stocked and ready. We also supply 3D software that is designed for dentists and the design of crowns, fillings, and dentures. As a result, we have you covered on all fronts when it comes to dental 3D printing in South Africa!
Benefits of Utilising 3D Printing for Dental Solutions
Dental 3D printing has proven itself as a market disruptor – with an increase in dental patients who demand 3D dental solutions as opposed to more conventional approaches. 3D printing has endless applications and benefits for dental labs – simplifying the production process of crowns and dentures and eliminating the use of clay model handling when creating an accurate representation of a customer’s mouth. Instead, 3D scanners are used to create an accurate digital representation of the mouth, which can be used to create fillings, crowns, and dentures that fit perfectly. Therefore, the dentist can avoid excessive wastage and trimming during fitment, and enjoy valuable cost- and time-saving benefits from utilising this brand-new method of small-scale manufacturing.
The Dental 3D Printing Workflow
The dental 3D printing workflow represents the process of dental 3D manufacturing that dentists will undertake when developing and manufacturing 3D dental solutions for their customers. It starts with a 3D scan, which is done with an intraoral 3D scanner. This process is more comfortable for the patient and faster for the dentist – avoiding the creation of a clay model that physically imprints the gums/teeth into a mould. The scan impression is sent to the dental lab or design station, from where the digital 3D data can be used to design a solution for the patient.
The design process utilises CAD software to design the fillings, crowns, or dentures for the patient. 3D Unique can assist with EXOCAD dental software and Maestro 3D Dental Studio to accommodate specific dental 3D model designs and applications. Once the design is complete, the digital 3D model file is transferred to print preparation software for the 3D print setup, printing, and finishing processes. These processes include washing and drying, as well as post-curing.
Bringing Your Dental Practice into the Modern Age of Technology
Change is the only constant in this world, and although the medical industry doesn’t see a lot of change, dental 3D printing is an upgrade to conventional methods. With 3D Unique, your dental practice has the opportunity to utilise dental 3D printing to your advantage – attracting more customers and reaping the benefits of easier, faster, and less wasteful dental solutions. Our experts are ready to assist you in these endeavours – providing their expertise in 3D printers and scanners to ensure that your hardware and software will work to your benefit in the long run.
Choose 3D Unique today if you want to bring your dental practice into the modern age of dental care! Feel free to browse our website for details on our available 3D printers, scanners, and consumables for sale, or contact us directly to enquire about how we can assist with dental 3D printing solutions for your dental practice.