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Tri-Tech 3D introduces TrueDent resin for 3D printing

ta and TrueDent Cyan. The printer
mixes these during the print process
to achieve the colours required for a
fully monolithic denture.
“Previously, even with the most so-
phisticated 3D printer, dental labs
would need to print the arch and gin-
giva separately, before bonding and
polishing them,” explained Amish Jani,
sales specialist at Tri-Tech 3D. “This
quickly became a long, costly process
for most laboratories. TrueDent is the
esigned to help dental laborato- taJet 3D printer. This system enables first and only full colour resin set on
Dries streamline their workflows dental laboratories to use different the market, which makes it a great
and eliminate the need to bond teeth materials in a single job, to create full material choice for dental labs that
to the gingiva when producing dental colour, patient specific appliances. are using the J5 DentaJet. Combined
appliances, UK provider of Stratasys with this dental-specific AM system,
3D printing solutions, Tri-Tech 3D is Proprietary PolyJet multi-material TrueDent allows dental labs to print
making TrueDent available to its cus- technology means TrueDent can pro- up to 34 custom dentures in one build
tomers. duce natural looking gums and mimic — something that was previously un-
tooth structure with optimal translu- imaginable.”
The new resin is designed specifically cency in various shades. This means
for the 3D printing of full monolithic that, unlike with other materials, den- “TrueDent is one of a kind and a pow-
permanent dentures, temporary tal laboratories create full colour den- erful tool in dental labs’ armoury,” ex-
crowns and bridges. The "first mate- tures in one continuous print, avoid- plained Anthony Gillitt, national sales
rial of its kind", TrueDent enables the ing the need to print the denture base manager for dental UK and Ireland
batch production of highly aesthetic, and teeth separately. at Stratasys. “Being able to produce
multi-colour dental appliances on a whole dentures and other realistic
single mixed part, high-capacity tray. TrueDent is compatible with any appliances in one build eliminates the
open STL file, which avoids the need need for bonding, which removes de-
TrueDent is a patented FDA-cleared to invest in dedicated software. lay and can shorten lead times. We
(Class II) light-curable resin, which TrueDent comes as a whole group of look forward to seeing it adopted
is designed to be used exclusively in colours, including TrueDent Yellow, more widely.”
conjunction with the Stratasys J5 Den- TrueDent White, TrueDent Magen-

DOMO Chemicals Achieves Major Sustainability Milestone with ISCC
PLUS Certification.

hent, March 12, 2024 - In a land- Covering DOMO’s sites in Leuna choice while maintaining high-quality
Gmark achievement for sustainable (Germany), Gorzow (Poland), and standards.
manufacturing, DOMO Chemicals, a Arco (Italy), this certification enables
global leader in engineered materials, the company to offer eco-friendly ISCC PLUS is a globally recognized
has earned the International Sustaina- versions of its entire TECHNYL® certification focusing on sustainable
bility and Carbon Certification (ISCC) and DOMAMID® Polyamide 6 prod- production through the mass balance
PLUS certification. uct lines, enhancing the customer’s approach. This innovative method
seamlessly integrates bio-circular and

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