In-Office 3D Printing is Growing. Is It Right for Your Practice?

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Is in-office 3D printing right for your practice? Dr. Gordon Christensen weighs in about the benefits, costs, and clinical uses—from study models to resin crowns.


Key Highlights

  • 3D printing in dentistry is rapidly expanding, offering efficient, cost-effective solutions for producing study models, splints, surgical guides, and temporary restorations—though it remains in the early adoption stage for permanent crowns and prostheses.
  • Successful implementation depends on your practice setup and preferences, including willingness to learn or delegate lab-style procedures, available space, and staff training.
  • Initial costs are increasingly manageable, with entry-level systems starting around $5,000, and many dentists reporting that savings in lab fees and turnaround times can offset the investment...
 
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