SprintRay 3D Printing
What Is Dental 3D Printing?
Dental 3D printing uses biocompatible resins and ultra-high-resolution stereolithography (SLA orDLP) technology to build precision dental objects layer by layer, directly from a digital design file. Instead of waiting days or weeks for an external laboratory, we design the object in software and print it in hours — often while you’re still in the clinic for treatment planning.
SprintRay is a leading dental-specialised 3D printing platform, combining cloud-based designsoftware, high-precision printers and validated dental resins certified for clinical use.
How It Fits Into a Typical Patient Journey
- Implant patient journey example:
- Day 1: CBCT scan + intraoral scan with the Medit
- Day 1–2: Digital implant planning in software
- Day 2: Surgical guide printed on the SprintRay
- Day 3: Implant placed using the guide — millimetre-accurate position
- Night guard patient journey example:
- Day 1: TMJ assessment + Medit intraoral scan
- Day 1: 3D printing of the night guard
- Day 2 (next morning): Fitting and bite adjustment
- Patient walking out with a perfectly fitting guard in just two short visits
What We Print In-House
Surgical Guides for Implants
After we plan an implant case digitally — combining your CBCT scan with the digital impression from the Medit scanner — we 3D-print a custom surgical guide that fits precisely in your mouth and directs the implant drill to the exact pre-planned position with millimetre accuracy. Custom guides like these used to require external labs and a week of waiting; with SprintRay we print them on-site, often in hours.
Dental Models
Digital 3D-printed models of your teeth are used for treatment planning, smile design mock-ups, retainer fabrication and case communication. Far more precise than traditional plaster casts.
Night Guards & Splints
Custom-fitted night guards for bruxism and TMD, stabilisation splints for TMJ therapy, andorthodontic retainers can all be 3D-printed directly from your digital scan — faster and with better precision than traditional vacuum-formed alternatives.
Temporary Crowns & Bridges
After an implant or before a final permanent crown is ready, we can 3D-print durable, aesthetic temporary restorations in-house. This means you don’t have to leave the clinic with an ill-fitting placeholder.
Sport Guards
Custom athletic mouthguards designed from your digital scan can be 3D-printed or built on a 3D-printed model — faster turnaround for the start of the sports season.
Mock-Up Try-Ins for Smile Design
3D-printed try-in shells let you preview the proposed shape of new veneers or crowns before any permanent work is done. You can speak, smile and even take photos with the mock-up in place
Why Choose SprintRay
- Ultra-high resolution — fine enough for surgical-guide and crown accuracy
- Fast print times — many objects ready in under an hour
- Wide range of certified dental resins (biocompatible, FDA-cleared)
- Cloud-based workflow that integrates seamlessly with our digital scanner and CBCT
- Reliable, validated quality — used in advanced practices and dental schools internationally
- Continuous software & resin updates that expand what's clinically possible
Patient Benefits
- Faster treatment overall — fewer waits for lab returns
- Better-fitting appliances and guides (no transport distortion)
- Same-day temporary crowns where appropriate
- Surgical guides for almost every implant case, not just complex ones
- Lower cost on certain procedures — in-house production cuts external lab fees
- More environmentally friendly — fewer shipped impressions and plaster models
Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the resin safe for dental use?
Yes — every resin we print with is biocompatible, FDA-cleared and CE-marked for dental use. The materials are extensively tested and used in advanced dental practices worldwide.
How long does it take to 3D-print an appliance?
It varies: a single surgical guide takes about 30–60 minutes; a night guard takes 1–2 hours; a full set of dental models can be printed overnight. After printing, objects need a brief washing and curing cycle of another 10–20 minutes.
Does 3D printing replace dental laboratories?
Not entirely — and we don’t want it to. For final ceramic crowns, veneers and complex prosthetics, we still work with specialised dental laboratories. 3D printing complements that workflow by handling surgical guides, models, splints, temporaries and orthodontic appliances quickly and precisely in-house.
Will my treatment be cheaper because of in-house printing?
For certain treatments (surgical guides, simple splints, models) yes — we don’t incur external lab fees. For ceramic restorations the cost reflects the laboratory’s expertise and material, which doesn’t change.
Can I see my appliance being printed?
Patients are often curious about it. We’re happy to walk you past the printer and explain what’s being made. The whole process is visible and rather satisfying to watch.
How accurate is dental 3D printing?
SprintRay printers achieve dental-grade accuracy in the range of 25–50 microns — fine enough for surgical guide work, crown frameworks, splints and orthodontic appliances. This is on a par with the most accurate dental laboratory milling.
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