Bringing 3D Printing In-House: A Practical Guide for Dental Practices

In-house 3D printing is increasingly accessible for dental practices. With a compact chairside printer and the right resins, you can produce a wide range of appliances on-site, shortening turnaround and reducing outsourcing costs.

What can you print?

• Surgical guides for implant placement
• Study and working models
• Temporary teeth and provisional restorations
• Custom trays and other appliances

Choosing a printer

For most practices, a reliable compact printer such as the Pionext Mini offers an excellent balance of footprint, speed and print quality. Consider build volume, resolution and how easily the printer fits into your existing workflow.

Selecting resins

Match the resin to the intended application — model resins, guide resins and provisional resins each have different properties. Using validated, application-specific resins ensures accurate, biocompatible results.

Is it worth it?

For practices carrying out regular implant or restorative work, in-house printing quickly pays for itself in saved time and reduced lab fees, while giving you greater control over scheduling. Browse our range of printers and resins to get started.