A groundbreaking advancement in dental prosthetics has arrived with the U.S. introduction of the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution by 3D Systems, based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This cutting-edge system integrates multiple materials into a single, seamless printing process to produce monolithic dentures that combine durability with exceptional aesthetics. By offering a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to conventional denture fabrication, this technology enhances both clinical workflows and patient outcomes, delivering superior value for dental laboratories and practitioners.
Streamlined Production Process
The NextDent Jetted Denture Solution revolutionizes denture manufacturing through a highly efficient workflow that prioritizes precision and speed. Key components of this innovative process include:
Advanced 3D Printing Technology: The NextDent 300 MultiJet 3D printer facilitates rapid production of customized dentures, ensuring they are fully polymerized and safe for immediate handling. This eliminates the need for time-consuming post-polymerization steps, streamlining the fabrication process.
Specialized Dental Materials: The system employs two proprietary materials—NextDent Jet Teeth and NextDent Jet Base. These materials provide optimal tooth rigidity, gingival support, and overall denture resilience, ensuring the prosthesis can withstand accidental drops without premature failure.
Integrated Workflow: By combining innovative materials, additive manufacturing, and advanced software, the solution achieves unmatched accuracy and repeatability. This cohesive approach reduces manual labor by up to 50% compared to traditional methods, enabling dental laboratories to produce high-quality dentures with greater efficiency.
Benefits for Clinicians and Patients
The NextDent Jetted Denture Solution offers significant advantages for both dental professionals and their patients, transforming the way dentures are designed, produced, and delivered:
Enhanced Efficiency: The ability to fabricate a single-piece, dual-material denture in a single day—compared to the five-day turnaround of conventional methods—reduces lead times and increases laboratory throughput. This efficiency translates to faster service for patients and improved operational economics for clinicians.
Superior Aesthetics and Durability: The combination of NextDent Jet Teeth and Jet Base materials ensures a natural appearance and robust structural integrity, meeting the aesthetic and functional expectations of patients while maintaining long-term reliability.
Cost-Effective Operations: With lower labor requirements and a reduced total cost of production, dental laboratories can achieve a stronger return on investment compared to traditional or competing 3D-printing technologies.
Improved Patient Experience: The streamlined process minimizes patient wait times, while the elimination of caustic post-processing solutions enhances safety and consistency, ensuring a high-quality prosthesis that patients can rely on.
Industry Validation and Market Availability
The NextDent Jetted Denture Solution has undergone rigorous beta testing in prominent U.S. dental laboratories, earning enthusiastic feedback. Clinicians have praised the system for its time-saving benefits, noting that the single-piece printing process eliminates the need for multi-part assembly. Additionally, the simplified post-processing workflow enhances consistency and reliability, with users reporting zero failures during testing. The materials used in the system have been described as superior to those of competitors, further solidifying its position as a market leader.
Dr. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of 3D Systems, emphasized the transformative potential of this technology: “Our sustained investment in additive manufacturing has yielded a denture solution that not only accelerates delivery to patients but also optimizes manufacturing efficiency. With FDA clearance and adherence to the highest quality standards, dental professionals can confidently adopt this system to meet the growing demand for reliable, long-term dental care.”
Stijn Hanssen, Director of Dental Solutions at 3D Systems, added: “This solution stands alone in its ability to combine innovative materials, cutting-edge printing technology, and intuitive software. It’s designed for high-volume production, delivering unmatched precision at a lower cost, which ultimately benefits both laboratories and their patients.”
Conclusion
The NextDent Jetted Denture Solution marks a significant leap forward in dental prosthetic technology, offering a faster, more efficient, and aesthetically superior alternative to traditional denture fabrication. By integrating advanced materials, state-of-the-art printing technology, and a streamlined workflow, this system empowers dental laboratories to deliver high-quality dentures with unprecedented speed and precision. Now available for order in the U.S., with manufacturing underway at 3D Systems’ advanced South Carolina facility, the solution is poised to redefine standards in dental care, benefiting clinicians and patients alike with its innovative approach and proven reliability.
