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3D printing fills the dental market with confidence

SYS Systems has reported a 350 percent surge in sales in the dental market, as thousands of patients take advantage of the power of additive manufacturing.

01/08/2025 15:38:58

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The Derby-based company is working with an increasing number of clinics and laboratories across the UK to install Stratasys’ J5 DentaJe printers. The goal is to create removable
dentures that deliver unrivalled aesthetic and functional results in half the production time.

The machines utilise patented TrueDent, a CE-marked resin that is extremely durable and, in a sector
first, offers the ability to print multiple tooth and base shades simultaneously in a single full-colour, monolithic structure.

“Additive manufacturing is revolutionising the way we make things, and the
dental market is the latest to switch on to the benefits,” commented Matt Fulton, Managing Director of SYS Systems.

“It’s a real win-win for dentists and labs. The 3D
printed prosthetics are versatile, highly durable and deliver the best aesthetics – all achieved in half the time it takes compared to the traditional route.

Read the full article in DPA's August 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.