Splints: Should They be Hard, Soft, or Both?
Historically, splints have been hand processed, vacuum formed, injection molded, and even milled, but today, the technology almost mandates 3D printing.
Splints: When To Use What?
When it comes to splints, there have been many discussions regarding “when to use what?” Before we answer this questions we need to define what “what” is…
3D Printers are only as good as the resin they print!
If you were at Lab Day this year, there were probably close to 50 3D printers exhibited. While all the buzz has been on the printers themselves, it should be about the resin that you are putting into your 3D printer.
Which 3D Printer is Right for Your Lab?
Every month sees many labs adopting 3D printing technology. Labs can feel forced into buying one because their accounts take scanned impressions. Understandable, but 3D printers are not just for printing models. Today the growth of the technology can be linked to growing applications.
Polishing 3D Printed Resin – A Procedure
The 3D printing of dental objects requires an understanding of the CAM software, the printer itself, and the proper post-processing treatment of the resin. After properly finishing the resin, it often needs to be polished. Just follow this simple procedure to properly polish the resin.
Expanding Your Lab’s Services with 3D Printing [Webinar]
3D printing is an exciting new prototyping technology that opens up possibilities far beyond just producing models, trays, splints, guides, and crowns.
The Dental Lab Business and Your Lab’s Future
The dental lab business is in a constant state of change. If you haven’t done anything to affect change, expect changes to happen to your business.
3D Printing is Not Just for Models
3D printing is growing quickly in the dental industry. Most laboratories receive a digital file from the dentist and are using it to print dental models. There is no doubt that printing them results in an accurate. detailed model, but if models should be printed, why not consider the other options?
15 Terms Dental Technicians Should Know About 3D Printing Technology
Knowing common 3D printing technology terms, along with an assessment of your needs, you should be able to come to a good decision when comparing the many 3d printing systems currently on the market.
The One Thing You Need To Do Before Purchasing a 3D Printer for Your Dental Lab
Looking to purchase a 3D printer in the near future? Here is the one thing you need to do before purchasing a 3D printer for your dental lab.