Orthodontics
EnvisionTEC is the leading choice for orthodontic applications. Whether you are an orthodontist who is new to 3D printing or a lab who may have experience with the technology, our easy-to-use DLP technology delivers superior accuracy, surface finish and speed. We also have the industry-leading materials library for dental applications.
With solutions for both the individual clinic and laboratories serving multiple clinics, 3D printing from EnvisionTEC can help make practices far more efficient by dramatically shortening delivery times, improving service levels, while also potentially reducing costs and creating perfect fitting aligners in minutes!
Materials for Specific Applications
Thermoformed Essix Retainer Models
Essix retainers are thin, clear molds that fit over the teeth, gently moving them in stages to the optimal position as determined by the orthodontist’s treatment plan. While these can be outsourced, a growing number of orthodontists are choosing to retain control of their cases and drastically lowering their costs as well as their wait time by producing these clear aligners in-house. The Envision One cDLM has been the 3D printer of choice for many of these, and EnvisionTEC carries several affordable material options, including an exclusive High-Speed material.
Key Advantages:
- All of the E-Model materials produce models with high accuracy and an exceptional surface finish for a perfect fit.
- E-Model HS is a high-speed 3D printing material for use in producing orthodontic arch models extremely quickly on EnvisionTEC cDLM 3D printers.
- With the ability to print up to 120 mm/hour, this material is the fastest-printing resin on the market today.
Models for Hawley Retainers – E- SepFree
EnvisionTEC’s revolutionary E-SepFree is the only 3D printable dental model material available to print models for Hawley retainer production without needing to use a separator medium. Hawley retainers, also known as wire retainers, are removable retainers made with thin metal wire and an acrylic portion shaped to fit the roof of the mouth. The attached metal wire runs across the outside of the teeth to maintain alignment.
Traditionally Hawley retainers are made by adding acrylic polymer in layers on top of the model, gradually building up the plate to the desired dimensions. A separator medium is applied first, to allow for removal of the retainer from the model. Orthodontic labs and professionals are able to skip this step when using E-SepFree, as the soft material allows for easy removal of the retainer without the separator medium.
Key Advantages:
- It is easy to release when directly building orthodontic appliances as it does not require a separator.
- Can easily be carved to prepare gingival margins and interproximals.
- E-SepFree produces high-resolution models with crisp detail without sacrificing speed or accuracy.
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Envision One cDLM Dental
Created by one of the most experienced teams of engineers in 3D printing, the Envision One cDLM is the largest, most advanced desktop 3D printer ever created. It is bigger, faster, easier to use and more innovative than all the other 3D printers on the market.
Designed to take you from beginner to expert in a single machine, the Envision One cDLM is the only professional 3D printer you’ll ever need. EnvisionTEC delivers an end-to-end solution including design software parameter optimization to deliver accurate parts every time with minimal supports.
Perfect for 3D printing orthodontic applications, the Envision One cDLM is capable of printing 6 orthodontic arch models in under 15 minutes.
D4K Pro Dental
Introducing the D4K Pro, the highest resolution 4K desktop 3D printer. The D4K Pro from EnvisionTEC includes the fastest print speed for a standard DLP printer, and delivers extremely accurate parts with the finest detail available. The D4K Pro is built on an industrial 4K DLP projector which guarantees stable performance for many years. The D4K Pro is compatible with all EnvisionTEC DLP resins for the dental industry, providing essential solutions for applications from models to full dentures and everything in between.
Designed for chairside and small labs, the D4K Pro is the industry’s newest solution, brought to you by the original inventors of DLP 3D printing technology. EnvisionTEC has been leading the way for dental 3D printing since 2003, with equipment and material innovations that have revolutionized the dental and orthodontic industries.
Digital Dentistry and the 3D Printing Workflow
As a part of the digital workflow, 3D-printed models enable a more efficient workflow. Implementing dental workflow can results in more accurate end-results, beneficial for the patients.
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Accessories - EnvisionTEC Has Everything You Need
The Parts Washing Apparatus is a convenient tool to assist in cleaning any uncured resin from 3D printed models. The convenient removable basket allows for ease of use when dipping or extracting objects from the tank.