Stratasys' new product: J5 DentaJet dental 3D printer

Stratasys Introduces J5 DentaJet Dental 3D Printer Designed to Address Growing Demand for Dental Solutions

Stratasys has introduced a new device for dental and dental labs that combines the efficiency of 3D printing with the realism and precision of PolyJet technology. The J5 DentaJet™ is the only multi-material dental 3D printer, allowing dental technicians to create multiple, diverse dental models on a single build tray. The new device can produce at least five times more dental models on a single build tray than competitive 3D printers, yet has a small footprint of just 0.43 square meters.

The new system, supported by biocompatible materials, could dramatically increase the efficiency of 3D model printing for dental laboratories.

Dental laboratories need to produce multiple models in multiple materials, whether it’s a removable partial denture or a dental implant. For example, each implant includes an upper and lower rigid, opaque model, a soft gingival mask, and a biocompatible surgical drill guide. This requires three different materials, forcing technicians to either use multiple 3D printers or run separate prints for each material. The J5 DentaJet can easily handle up to 5 materials, including the support material.

The colorful, multi-material J5 DentaJet can also produce lifelike, 3D printed communication models, which previously could only be achieved with time-consuming wax models. With the new equipment, however, designs can be digitally produced in just a few hours. Due to the high resolution of PolyJet materials, dentists can implant crowns and bridges in minutes thanks to the accuracy of the models – which is 18.75 microns, half the thickness of a human hair.

Accurate dental models, quickly, with little rework

“3D printing is becoming increasingly popular for dental and orthodontic models, but the process is still too manual and time-consuming,” said Osnat Philipp, vice president of Healthcare at Stratasys. The J5 DentaJet advances the full digital transformation of dental models by combining precision with automation. The system operates largely unattended and can print multiple models of different types and materials on a single print bed. It is a highly productive machine.”

NEO Lab is a family-owned orthodontic business in Andover, Massachusetts. The company has been beta-testing the J5 DentaJet to help its 120 employees, who serve 3,000 orthodontic and dental clinics across the country. CEO and co-owner Christian Saurman says they started using the system to achieve better surface quality, which has also helped them manage a large volume of parts. “We produce 600 orthodontic appliances a day,” Saurman said. “The DentaJet 3D printer is easy to use, can produce multiple models in a single print, and we don’t need to do any post-processing after we take them out of the machine. Our models are going from the printer to the user faster than ever before.”

Motor City Lab Works, a dental practice in Birmingham, Michigan, has also been beta-testing the J5 DentaJet. Dr. John Dumas, an orthodontist and CEO of the company, is very pleased with the 3D printer’s accuracy and the high volume it can produce. “As orthodontists, we need accurate models to ensure the best fit for our patients. We need a 3D printer that combines the larger tray size needed for high-volume production with high-resolution model production. The J5 DentaJet gives us both.”

A 3D printer tailored to the needs of the dental market

Stratasys estimates that the total market for dental and dental technology 3D printing is approximately $1 billion. With an ever-increasing range of 3D printing technologies, from polymerization to stereolithography, Stratasys can be a complete 3D printing service provider for its customers, matching the right technology to the right application.

The J5 DentaJet is ideal for customers who need to produce large volumes of realistic, highly accurate models.

The J5 DentaJet is available with a range of substrates tailored to the needs of the dental market. Available biocompatible materials include a transparent substrate, VeroGlaze, a white material suitable for temporary placement in the mouth, as well as a transparent and flexible substrate. In addition, a digital substrate called Separator automatically coats the models to make it much easier to separate the acrylic device from the model and remove wax and residue. The following substrates are also available: VeroDent PureWhite, and CMY substrate for color printing.

The J5 DentaJet 3D printer is now available, learn more about it HERE!