Stratasys, a leading provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has unveiled the Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer a leading dental show in Cologne, Germany.

Leveraging Stratasys' triple-jetting technology, the Objet260 Dental Selection raises the bar in 3D printed dental model realism to improve the accuracy and efficacy of digital dentistry, said a statement.

The versatile new 3D printer is designed to help mid- to large- sized dental and orthodontic labs grow their business by producing realistic models with true-to-life look and feel as part of their end-to-end digital dentistry work-flow, including intra-oral scanners, it said.

Its ability to build diverse models with multiple materials on one tray, in one print job, increases productivity which can further improve profitability.

Stefan Remplbauer, general manager of Austria-based 3DMedicalPrint, said: ”We are using the Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer to produce realistic 3D printed gingiva masks and models we couldn't do before. We have not had 3D printed dental models that so closely resemble the actual teeth and gums.

"The initial reactions from our customers, which include dental technicians, dentists and surgeons, have been extremely positive. This is definitely going to help set 3DMedicalPrint apart from our competitors."

The new model enables dental and orthodontic labs to enjoy unprecedented realism of the stone models. This permits the production of life-like gum textures for precise functional testing, as well as a wide range of shades for customised, colour matching.

The Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer is compatible with all PolyJet dental materials, plus an array of dental-specific material palettes to produce life-like colours and textures for teeth and gums. It allows users to serve a broader range of dental applications with a single system, reducing equipment costs.

These usages span implant testing with stone models that mimic the look and feel of real gingiva for accurate functional evaluation, as well as models with rigid features that require gum-like materials. Labs can print surgical guides directly from CBCT scan data, with high-definition tooth, root and nerve-canal anatomy rendered in contrasting materials to help prevent dental nerve injury.

Avi Cohen, director of Global Dental at Stratasys, said: ”With the introduction of the Objet260 Dental Selection, Stratasys is closing the loop in digital dentistry by providing a 3D printer that can take the colour digital file resulting from the intra- oral scanner and transform it into a color, multi-texture dental model. This directly contributes to better accuracy for the dental practitioners and better understanding for the patients.

"For any dental or orthodontic lab looking for a competitive edge today and tomorrow, the Objet260 Dental Selection should be at the top of their list." - TradeArabia News Service