When doctors Elena Chachik DDS, Farhad Vahidi DMD, MSD, FACP, and Paul Zhivago DDS were faced with the rare patient presentation of a 15-year-old girl with amelogenesis imperfecta, they turned to CAD/CAM for an innovative treatment solution. Drawing on many years of experience, they tackled this case at the NYU Jonathan and Maxine Ferencz Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. Using advanced …
Dental 3D Printing Software
When it comes to 3D printing, software forms the backbone of an accurate, precise and speedy printing workflow. A robust, well-designed and easy-to-use software can make the difference between a good printed part and a superb one that’s suitable for clinical use. Our mission at SprintRay has always been to design 3D printing technology that improves the everyday experience of …
Guide to 3D Printed Teeth With SprintRay Pro
3D printing technology has revolutionized dentistry, simplifying and adding value to the work of dental professionals while improving the patient experience. Desktop 3D printers in particular are transforming the face of the industry by enabling quick and easy in-office printing of personalized parts such as aligners, surgical guides, occlusal guards, and crown and bridge. One major advantage to owning a …
Introducing SprintRay’s ‘Protect a Smile’ Campaign
Stressful Times and Impacts on Occlusal Health Dental professionals are well acquainted with the physiological and parafunctional impacts of stress on the body. Elevated stress levels can activate a cascade of physiological changes that can exacerbate physical and mental health problems. As such, stress often takes a toll on occlusal health and, often manifesting in occlusal issues such as bruxism …
When to Invest in a Professional 3D Printing Washing Station
Washing Your 3D Print Washing is the first step to post-processing your 3D prints and involves the removal of the thin film of resin that remains after the printing process. Crucial to achieving an accurate and fully developed product, washing is a necessary prerequisite to the post-curing stage of post processing. There will always be some amount of resin bound …
Practice Insights: MUSC Dental School and Dr. Tony Mennito
Download Practice Insight Late last year, we caught up with Dr. Tony Mennito at the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry. We chatted about how their educational curriculum has been integrating more digital technology, including the recent addition of 3D printing. Ensuring that their students have access to technology during their education helps ensure that they’re ready to …