3D Printing: What You Need to Know

By LMT Communications, Inc.

Posted May 17, 2018 in Digital Dentistry

Just as 3D printing technology revolutionized the hearing aid industry—95% of hearing aids are now printed—it’s poised to transform fabrication processes in our profession. LMT shares experiences, challenges and advice from early-adopter lab owners and managers who’ve successfully implemented printing into their workflows.  


"Printing has revolutionized my manufacturing process,” says Michael Smith, BBA, CDT, Owner, Sierra Dental Arts/Sierra Milling in Dayton, TN. “I’m excited the industry is embracing printing because it’s a much more environmentally friendly and cost-effective process than milling and conventional fabrication. When used in conjunction with intraoral scanning, everything stays digital, from start to finish.”


3D printing is touted for eliminating waxing and model pouring, increasing efficiency and completing the fully digital workflow, and reducing material usage,...

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  • LMT Communications, Inc.

    LMT Communications delivers the business strategies, information, dental laboratory news and education that dental laboratory decision-makers need to succeed. In Print. In Person. Online.

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