- Unique multi-material one-piece dentures offer an unparalleled combination of discreet fracture resistance and superior aesthetics for an enhanced patient experience
- Solution implemented by Glidewell, one of the largest dental laboratories in the world
- The FDA clearance represents another major milestone in the company’s strategic initiative to expand its market-leading portfolio of digital dentistry solutions for aligning, protecting, repairing and replacing teeth
- The new denture product family significantly expands the company’s addressable dental market, with denture demand estimated to exceed $2 billion by 2028
ROCK HILL, SC, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) today announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its multi-material, monolithic (one-piece) denture solution jet. This first-to-market offering featuring two uniquely developed materials — NextDent® Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent® The Jet Denture Base — along with 3D Systems’ jetting technology, software and services, enable the production of durable, long-wearing, aesthetically pleasing dentures. As a result of implementing the company’s FDA-cleared denture solution, dental labs can more efficiently provide dentures, resulting in an improved patient experience.
Glidewell, one of the world’s largest producers of dental restorative devices, through its partnership with 3D Systems, received a preview of this solution and is now in the process of implementing it into its manufacturing workflow. “We take great pride in pioneering the use of new technologies to continually improve our products and services,” said Stephenie Goddard, CEO of Glidewell. “We have worked with 3D Systems for many years and using their digital dental solutions has helped us achieve tremendous success for our patients. As the first dental lab to access 3D Systems’ new multi-material, monolithic jetted denture workflow, we look forward to implementing a significantly better denture solution for our customers and their patients.”
“With the FDA approval of our jetted denture solution, 3D Systems continues to expand its market-leading portfolio of digital dental solutions,” said Neil McCaffrey, vice president and general manager, dentistry, 3D Systems. “Tooth replacement is a key pillar of our dental strategy, which is directly supported by this latest innovation. Our jetted denture solution reflects our commitment to the dental laboratory, offering a complete system that enhances automation and profitability within a traditionally labor-intensive workflow. This solution incorporates innovations in hardware, software, materials and process know-how, delivering in a single printing session a one-piece denture with hard, wear-resistant, aesthetically pleasing teeth, combined with hard, durable gingival properties. Unlike other systems, our printer can produce a denture with true multi-material properties—not just color. With the increasing use of digital imaging and personalized treatment planning in dental clinics worldwide, the digitization of denture manufacturing is setting a new standard for creating strong, accurate dental prostheses that patients can actually see and feel. It’s a win-win-win for labs, dentists and patients.”
3D printing continues to play an important role in prosthetic production, and its use is accelerating, due to the benefits it offers to both manufacturers and patients. According to 360 Market Updates, the global 3D Printed Dentures market size is estimated to exceed $1 billion in 2021 and is projected to exceed $2 billion by 20281. 3D Systems’ digital dentistry solutions, including multi-material, monolithic jetted dentures, enable dental laboratories and clinics to optimize the production of dental devices while reducing material waste and lowering capital requirements. Patients also benefit from faster turnaround times for dentures, fewer dental appointments, and improved appliance durability and comfort.
For more information about 3D Systems’ jet denture solution, visit the Company’s website.
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About three-dimensional systems
More than 35 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as a leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance and reliability to every interaction — enabling our customers to create products and business models like never before. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who work with customers to transform the way they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in the healthcare and industrial markets, including medical and dental, aerospace and defense, automotive and durable products. More information about the company is available at
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1 360 Market Updates, “Global 3D Printed Dentures Research Report 2022 (Status and Outlook)”, June 2022.
