Printing models for Clear Aligners Thermoforming
A guarantee of performance and profitability for dental laboratories. For both medical reasons and aesthetics, transparent 3D printed Dental Aligners are now a booming market.
This expansion represents a development lever for the dental sector and 3D dental laboratories: coupled with the craftsmanship of traditional finishing methods, digital technologies enhance the quality of care.
A major player in 3D printing for orthodontics, Prodways supports you in the production of Models for Clear Aligners.
Our additive manufacturing technologies guarantee an unparalleled result. Indeed, our 3D printing aligners models ensure:
- Unparalleled quality
- Unmatched transparency
- A smooth surface finish
- Ultimate patient comfort
Solutions and technology
Our 3D solutions and 3D printers are technologically advanced, yet simple to use. All of our processes are optimized by a seamless and validated end-to-end integration with our partners, leading leaders in precision digital dentistry.
A complete digitization phase
An oral scanner of the patient makes it possible to create the 3D digital representation of their dentition. It can be complemented by traditional impression before being digitally processed.
The 3D file of the patient’s dentition is generated using a processing software provided by 3Shape. This step makes it possible to plan and design the treatment plan according to the patient’s objectives by visualizing the recovery actions. The different design stages are then planned.
Printing with our ProMaker MOVINGLight® 3D printers
The printing of the models for the transparent Dental Aligners is performed with the 3D Prodways Promaker LD Series printers, which use our unique DLP® MOVINGLight® technology. Up to 55 dental models can be printed in one hour.
Thermoforming can be done manually or provided by an automatic system offered by our partner Hamer. The final cut can be automated by our partner Digital Dental with extreme precision.
Throughout the printing process, Oqton’s MES (Manufacturing Execution System), a cloud-based solution, guarantees a perfect coordination and optimization of the workflow.
The post-process
Finally, a post-treatment device with a Prodways designed centrifuge makes it possible to clean the aligners models and offers many advantages:
- More economical and ecological than treatment with isopropanol
- An improved recycling rate of excess non-polymerized resin
- An improved surface finish
Ultimately, there are 4 main reasons to start producing aligners with 3D printing :
- Time-saving – Your production times are reduced
- Profitability – Higher profitability for dental labs due to a more precise/accurate/clear cost control
- Customer satisfaction -The product’s precision and resulting comfort necessarily increase your clients’ satisfaction
- Production – The repeatability of the process is guaranteed by the management and control of the integrated production chain
The dental world is changing and Prodways offers solutions tailored to the growing needs for precision, high quality and cost-savings. An ideal partner to innovate with !
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