3D Systems has obtained European Class IIa certification under the MDR 2017/54 regulation for its complete denture printing system. This allows dental laboratories to manufacture full removable prostheses using additive manufacturing, complying with the safety and quality standards required in the European Union. A step that streamlines clinical processes and reduces costs.
NextDent Technology and Certified Digital Workflow 🦷
The system combines the NextDent 5100 3D printer with the biocompatible materials NextDent Base and NextDent C&B MFH. The workflow includes intraoral scanning, CAD design, and automated post-processing. The certification validates that the entire process, from material to final part, meets the requirements of the European directive for class IIa medical devices, ensuring traceability and repeatability.
Goodbye to Dentures That Float in the Glass 😄
Now patients can have a denture that not only fits better, but also doesn't need to spend the night in a glass of water with effervescent tablets. 3D technology promises more precise fits and fewer visits to the dentist for adjustments. Of course, the joke about grandma leaving her dentures on the nightstand will still be around, but at least it will be a 3D printed piece.