Embrace the Future and Enjoy the ROI
The SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem brings speed, quality, customizability, and cost savings to the procedures dentists perform every day
An in-office 3D printer can do much more for a dental practice than simply fabricate appliances or restorations. The technology enables the practice to better respond to patient needs; reduce manufacturing times; cut overhead and lab expenses; create new treatment options; and increase case acceptance. Match that with low operating costs, minimal maintenance, and a user-friendly workflow, and the 3D printer presents a rapid and tangible return on investment.
“ROI has been one of the most quantifiable benefits of 3D printing,” said Dr. Jonathan A. Ng, of Vancouver, CA. “The simple fact that we’re able to make prosthetics and models in-house eliminates the need for lab bills often associated with these steps.”
For Dr. Sully Sullivan, who has a family practice in Brentwood, TN, the most valuable use of the 3D printer—and greatest ROI—comes from the products dentists use every day: models and surgical guides. “If you’re doing 10 surgical guides a month, each between $150 and $300, that can add up to $3,000 per month," Dr. Sullivan said. “When you bring that inhouse with 3D printing, the cost is around $20 per guide, saving you $1,800 per month.”
Maximum Efficiency
Designed exclusively for dental professionals, the Pro S Dental 3D Printer is SprintRay’s fastest and most versatile printer to date. With a user-friendly design that leverages RFID technology, smart sensors, and an intelligent onboard interface, Pro S runs on minimal supervision and is easy to use, so the in-office production workflow can be delegated to team members. The “Bolt Optimized” printing speed allows most appliances to be printed in under 30 minutes.
The Pro S is part of the full SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem, which also includes cloud-based design and printing software, the Pro Wash/Dry automated cleaning system, and the ProCure 2, which can completely post-cure 3D-printed dental parts in just minutes using both light and heat for optimal mechanical properties.
As an example of the system's efficiency, the nightguard workflow allows the doctor to scan, plan, print, and deliver the application in 60 minutes—thanks to a design turnaround of under 5 minutes and cure time of 8 minutes.
The Time is Now
The 3D printing workflow can dramatically improve the speed, quality, customizability, and costs of everyday dental procedures. And the future is bright, with the anticipation of an insurance code for permanent crowns that can be 3D printed for $1 to $2. “3D printing also allows you to be spontaneous to treatment, which gets more patients to commit to treatment the same day,” Dr. Justin Moody said. “That is a powerful ROI in your practice.”
