DDD - 3D Systems Introduces Industry's First Multi-material One-piece Jetted Denture Solution | Benzinga
- Unique dental materials enable production of superior monolithic dentures, combining beautiful aesthetics with outstanding performance, yielding a market-leading denture solution
- Distinctive break-resistance ensures long product life, meeting a critical patient requirement
- New denture product family dramatically expands company's addressable dental market, with denture demand estimated to exceed $2 billion by 2028
- Glidewell, the world's largest dental lab, plans to implement 3D Systems' new denture solution in 2024
ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) introduced a first-to-market solution for jetted, monolithic (one-piece) dentures that utilizes multiple materials to deliver a durable, long-wear, aesthetically beautiful prosthetic to the patient. This is enabled by the formulation of bespoke materials for both teeth and gums. These unique materials deliver the desired combination of aesthetics, wear- and stain-resistance in the teeth, with exceptional break resistance (toughness and strength) in the gums. This combination results in a denture product that is superior to all other currently available, monolithic, jetted denture solutions. When these materials are used as part of 3D Systems' complete workflow solution comprising materials, jetted 3D printing technology, software, and services, high-volume dental laboratories can more efficiently deliver dentures with improved performance and aesthetics, resulting in a superior patient experience.
3D Systems' materials scientists developed NextDent® Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent® Jet Denture Base — the former uniquely formulated to mimic tooth rigidity and aesthetics, and the latter to absorb impact. When these materials are used as part of the company's monolithic jetted denture solution, dental labs are able to produce dentures with exceptional performance, including high break resistance, a particularly important customer need. Additionally, the speed of 3D Systems' jetting technology combined with monolithic denture printing accelerates total production rates in order to significantly reduce time to completion resulting in expedited delivery to the prosthodontist and patient.
In recent months 3D Systems previewed this solution to select customers including Glidewell, the world's largest producer of restorative dental devices. Stephenie Goddard, CEO, Glidewell shared, "Glidewell prides itself on being on the forefront of technology, and continually bringing innovation to the dental community. Therefore, we need to collaborate with solution providers who share our vision for the power of transformative innovation. As a long-time 3D Systems customer, Glidewell continues to be impressed by the company's leadership in digital dentistry. The capabilities presented by the new ...