3D Systems has announced the full commercial availability of its NextDent® Jetted Denture Solution in the United States. The system, cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), enables production of single-piece, multi-material dentures using a continuous 3D printing process, eliminating the need for post-curing steps and offering new efficiencies for dental laboratories.
According to the company, the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution uses the NextDent 300 MultiJet printer in combination with two proprietary materials—NextDent® Jet Teeth and NextDent® Jet Base—to fabricate dentures that combine esthetic appearance with enhanced fracture resistance. The system is designed to allow labs to produce patient-specific dentures more quickly and with less manual labor than traditional denture fabrication methods or two-part resin printing.
“Our consistent investment in this revolutionary dental technology has culminated in an outstanding denture product, delivered to the patient much faster and with better manufacturing economics, to meet the rapidly growing demand for essential dental care over a patient’s entire lifetime,” stated Jeffrey Graves, PhD, the president and CEO of 3D Systems. “FDA-cleared, and manufactured to the highest quality standards, dental professionals can stand behind this product with the confidence that they are providing the best care in meeting their patients’ unique needs each day.”
The integrated workflow is designed to reduce turnaround times, manual finishing, and hazardous post-processing steps. The printer outputs dentures that are fully cured and ready for final polish. The company stated that its materials provide the desired tooth rigidity and gum support while withstanding common causes of failure, such as accidental drops.
“It’s rewarding for our team to see our complete NextDent Jetted Denture Solution officially in the market,” stated Stijn Hanssen, the director of dental solutions at 3D Systems. “Our monolithic jetted denture solution is a truly unique market offering, fusing innovative materials, 3D printing technology, software, and applications expertise. This complete workflow is engineered for high-volume production, providing unparalleled accuracy and repeatability at a lower total cost of operation.”
Hanssen added that beta testing with select dental labs showed production of full one-piece dentures with over 50% less manual labor than traditional processes: “the digital workflow, including the NextDent 300 printer, can produce a final product in 1 day compared to a 5-day turnaround from traditional production methods.”
Beta testing was completed at leading dental labs over a number of months before the full solution was released on the market. The testers highlighted its production speed and consistency as key advantages. Joshua Williams, general manager of GPS DIGITAL RPD, said, “After trying the new NextDent 300, I cannot see the future of any dental lab without one of these in each and every one. From my perspective, this printer checks all the boxes twice. You save so much time not having to assemble your dentures in multiple parts, and don’t need to use caustic solutions to post-process them.”
Williams also noted that the materials “have so many color options to give a great life-like appearance,” and praised their resistance to breakage: “Most importantly, the finished dentures bounce when dropped in the sink as opposed to shattering.” He reported that the workflow was completed “300% faster than doing dentures with an analog workflow and 120% faster than using a resin printer to print the dentures in two parts.”
Joshua Jakson, president of Evolve Dentistry, cited the system’s repeatability. “Because of the NextDent 300’s post-processing workflow, we are able to make sure that we nail the mark every single time. The consistency of the printer is outstanding! We have had no failures so far, and the materials are next level compared to competitive materials on the market.”
William Gianni, DDS, CEO of Kainos Dental Technologies, added that the system improves efficiency and technician safety. “We have also enhanced the experience for the doctors with whom we work due to faster service, denture personalization, and high fracture-resistance materials,” Gianni said. “Using this integrated system has improved our employees’ experience as it does not require them to use slow post-processing equipment or interact with potentially hazardous solutions.”
According to 3D Systems, the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution is part of its broader strategy to address the dental prosthetics market, which it estimates will reach $600 million in the United States by 2029. The system is currently available for order in the US, with initial shipments of the NextDent 300 printer scheduled for August. The company plans to expand availability to other markets following regional regulatory approvals.
For more information about the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution, visit 3dsystems.com.
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