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3D Printed Digital Dentures

Introducing the DDS Lab 3D Printed Digital Denture Workflow.

We partnered with you to start the digital restorative dentistry revolution. Together, let’s take it a step further.
DDS Lab in Partnership with TrueDent

The DDS Lab Lens on 3D Printed Dentures

The current state of delivering dentures to patients is cumbersome, often inaccurate and expensive for the dental laboratory, office and patient. As a leader in digital dentistry, DDS Lab has vetted multiple 3D Printed technologies as they have been commercialized.

After careful evaluation with our partners, DDS Lab will begin offering TrueDent to interested, digitally enabled, customers for Immediate and Copy Denture workflows.

TrueDent shortens the denture workflow compared to other conventional manufacturing techniques. With fewer appointments and less chair time, your costs are reduced, and profits are increased with each denture.
Previous Complexities

Previous State 3D Printer Digital Workflow

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DDS Lab - 3D Printed Dentures Step 1
Two-Step Process to Attach Teeth to Base Requires Technician Expertise
DDS Lab - 3D Printed Dentures Step 2
Unable to Promise Consistency & Accuracy
DDS Lab - 3D Printed Dentures Step 3
Patient Color-Matching Limited by Printer Technologies
Less Aesthetic Final Result for the Patient

As a leader in digital dentistry, DDS Lab has vetted multiple 3D Printed technologies as they have been commercialized. While evaluated technologies addressed some of the hurdles associated with traditional analog workflow, they often introduced their own complexities

As a result, DDS Lab was historically hesitant to transition its customer base to these technologies.

Fewer Appointments and Less Chair Time

Shorter 3D Printer Digital Workflow with TrueDent

Monolithic 3D Print, base and teeth are fabricated as a single unit, enables highly accurate occlusal planes resulting in better fit, form and function.

Accurate dentures provide several key benefits, including a better fit and greater comfort for the patient. They also reduce the risk of breakage and minimize the need for post-delivery adjustment appointments, making the overall experience more efficient and convenient for both the patient and the dental practice.

Image Source: Stratasys

A Comparative Look at Three Labs — TrueDent Studies

Three Labs and Three Resin Technologies

Competitive Lab #1 resin process | Dentures

Competing Laboratory #1
Resin process

Criteria
Rating
Fit/Retention
Good
Appearance
★☆ ☆
In-Chair Adjustment
Minor
Competitive Lab #2 resin process | Dentures

Competing Laboratory #2
Resin process

Criteria
Rating
Fit/Retention
Very Good
Appearance
★★ ☆
In-Chair Adjustment
None
3D Printed Digital Denture | DDS Lab Full Service Dental Lab

DDS Lab with TrueDent
3D Printed Digital Denture.

Criteria
Rating
Fit/Retention
Good
Appearance
★★ ★
In-Chair Adjustment
Minor
Three Labs and Three Resin Technologies

This patient had gone through a 5-step traditional denture process with the end product resulting in sores and poor retention. The patient preferred the appearance of the DDS Lab denture with minor feedback on fit and retention.

Case used with permission from Dr. Todd Davis.

Why TrueDent

PolyJet Monolithic High-Fidelity Polychromatic Printed Prosthetics

Beautiful Smile

  • Mimic patient’s natural smile
  • Variety of gum and teeth shades.
  • Variable translucency of teeth.
  • Capillary-like appearance on base.
3D Printed Digital Denture

Digital Back-up

  • The final denture design is saved as a digital file, including geometry, base and teeth shade assignments.
  • Reprint the entire appliance when needed.
  • Repeatability is ensured by monolithic printing — no manual assembly, reducing human error.

DDS Lab EDUCATION

Download 3D Digital Denture Materials

Resource iTero-Denture-Scanning-Guide

iTero Denture Scanning Guide Download ›

Resource iTero-Copy-Denture-Procedure-Guide

iTero Copy Denture Procedure Guide Download ›​

Resource iTero Reference denture

iTero Reference Denture Guide Download ›​

TrueDent Instructions Download ›

DDS Lab 3D Printed Denture Patient Care Instructions ›​

Lawson Article 3D-Printed Dentures: A Material Comparison ›

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Questions? Ask our knowledgeable and friendly team!

DDS Lab | Full-Service Modern Dental Lab

Not using your intraoral scanner for removables? Access training through our field support team today.

  • Fully monolithic
  • Polyjet technology leads to vivid, life-like shades in literally 1,000 of custom colors
  • Digital records allow for iterative collaboration with your patient
  • Printed in Tampa, our 7 Business Day Turnaround Includes Shipping

If you’re ready to submit a case, simply include “Immediate – 3D Printed Denture” or “Copy – 3D Printed Denture” in the notes section of your digital Rx. 

Additionally, Smile Design services are available upon request—feel free to reach out to our technical care team for assistance.

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