As the world of technology rapidly progresses, dentists are not being left behind. 3D printing has evolved to the point where devices are able to accurately print out dental models, crowns, and bridges to the T.
Creating dental models the traditional way includes the time-consuming process of taking impressions of patients’ teeth using substances such as alginate or polyvinylsiloxane — which often tastes unpleasant — while waiting for the material to settle in the mouth.
After a dental impression has been created, stone is then poured into the impression to create a permanent dental mold. Waiting for the stone to dry could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. This entire process is tedious and mistakes can easily be made. Even if a tiny error occurs, one would need to restart the entire process from scratch.
Resin 3D printing simplifies this process by using CAD software programs to create the perfect dental model. Now, all dentists need to do is scan the patient’s teeth, design it with dental software such as Exocad and then directly import the file into slicer software such as FormWare so that you can slice the file. After that, your dental mold is now ready to be printed out with a 3D printer! This significantly reduces the chance of mistakes and errors. To learn how to set dental supports, please click here.
Let’s take a look at what dental resin 3D printers Phrozen currently offers:
Sonic 4K - For Extreme Precision & Accuracy
With a printing area of 6.1in, Phrozen Sonic 4K is best for printing out extremely precise dental parts in 4K resolution.
Dental parts such as immediate dentures, bridges, and crowns, all require precision and accuracy to ensure a perfect fit with your teeth.
As an example, Sonic 4K is capable of containing up to 28 immediate dentures per plate. As the Sonic 4K prints out 1 layer in only 1 second, these can easily be printed out within 25 minutes.
With its compact size, the Sonic 4K is also easy to store in both labs and dental clinics.
Features:
The Sonic 4K 3D Printer comes with:
- 6.1in Printing Area
- 5in Touch Panel
- 35 µm XY Resolution
- 90mm/hour Print Speed
Sonic XL 4K - For Increased Productivity
Aimed at professionals, Phrozen Sonic XL 4K 3D printer has a 45% bigger printing space than the Sonic 4K, allowing dentists and practitioners to print out large amounts of dental 3D models faster than ever before.
As an example, the Sonic XL 4K is capable of containing up to 5 flat arches per plate while the Sonic 4K can contain only up to 2 flat arches, therefore more than doubling your productivity. The Sonic XL 4K makes it possible for users to print out a full plate of dental arches within 25 minutes.
The Sonic XL 4K is also a great choice for printing out surgical guides that help to guide dentists to accurately place dental implants in patients, or even dental splints which are placed on the surface of the teeth to protect them from damage caused by continuous clenching or grinding.
Click here to view our Sonic XL 4K starter guide
Features:
The Sonic XL 4K 3D Printer comes with:
- 8.9in Printing Area
- 5in Touch Panel
- 50 µm XY Resolution
- 90 mm/hour Print Speed
Sonic 4K 2022 - Create Dental 3D Models with Extreme Efficiency
Specifically designed for professionals in the dental industry, Phrozen Sonic 4K 2022 is an upgraded version of the Sonic 4K LCD 3D Printer. It comes with the all-new Phrozen Dental Synergy Slicer, which allows you to print faster and more precise dental models than ever before.
The Sonic 4K 2022 is also equipped with an internal heater to keep a constant temperature printing environment so that you can produce high-quality dental prints with 4K resolution, regardless of the temperature outside. The dental 3D printer comes with a brand-new air purifier system that works to clear up resin fumes to enhance your entire 3D printing experience.
Here’s another cool feature, the Sonic 4K 2022 allows you to restart your print at any time and continue printing from where you left off. You don’t need to print from scratch anymore. This saves time and reduces print failures.
Other Features Include:
- 6.1in Printing Area
- 5in Touch Panel
- 35 µm XY Resolution
- 90mm/hour Print Speed
Sonic XL 4K 2022 - Create Dental Models with Increased Productivity
Specifically designed for dental professionals, the Sonic XL 4K 2022 is an upgraded version of the Sonic XL 4K 3D Printer. With its spacious building plate, the Sonic XL 4K 2022 is capable of printing out large amounts of precise dental models in 4K resolution.
The all-new dental 3D printer also comes with Phrozen Dental Synergy Slicer Software which vastly improves the dental workflow with its easy-to-use interface and also comes with a heater and air purifier system just like the Phrozen Sonic 4K 2022.
Now, you can also print enormous amounts of dental 3D models without worrying about the need to restart your print in case of a power outage!
Click here to view our Sonic XL 4K 2022 Starter Guide.
Other Features Include:
- 8.9in Printing Area
- 5in Touch Panel
- 50 µm XY Resolution
- 90 mm/hour Print Speed
Quick Summary
Sonic XL 4K:
With a larger build area than the Sonic 4K, the Sonic XL 4K allows dentists to produce larger quantities of dental models in one-go, saving both time and money.
Sonic 4K:
The Sonic 4K prints dental models with extreme precision, printing out the tiniest of details that are present with 4K resolution. With its compact size, the Sonic 4K is also easy to store either at a clinic or at a lab.
Sonic XL 4K 2022:
With a spacious build area, the Sonic XL 4K 2022 is an upgraded version of the Sonic XL 4K and comes with a variety of new features such as the new Phrozen Dental Synergy Slicer Software, a heater, and an air purifier system.
Sonic 4K 2022:
By creating high-quality 4K prints, the Sonic 4K 2022 is an upgraded version of the Sonic 4K dental 3D printers. It also comes with a wide range of new features such as the new Phrozen Dental Synergy Slicer Software, a heater, and an air purifier system.
Productivity VS Speed
As an example, if you choose to print dental arches flat at 100 µm layer height using both the Sonic XL 4K (or Sonic XL 4K 2022) and the Sonic 4K (or Sonic 4K 2022), it will take roughly 25 minutes.
The Sonic XL 4K (or Sonic XL 4K 2022) can print out 5 arches per plate at a time while the Sonic 4K (or Sonic 4K 2022) can only print out 2 arches per plate.
This means that the Sonic XL 4K (or Sonic XL 4K 2022) will be able to print roughly 12 dental arches in an hour while the Sonic 4K (or Sonic 4K 2022) will be able to print roughly 4.8 dental arches per hour.
To learn more about how dental 3D printing can increase your productivity, please click here.
Why you should invest in Dental 3D Printers
The use of affordable dental 3D printers will produce a huge return on investment for both dentists and practitioners as it can help to save thousands of dollars in the long run.
Dental 3D printers also save time by allowing dentists to print out massive amounts of dental models, crowns, and bridges in a much more accurate and precise manner than previously possible.
Click here to learn more about which Phrozen resins work best with our dental 3D printers.
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