Dental News - Planmeca introduces new 3-D printer

Dental Tribune International

Tue. 3. May 2016

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HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of Planmeca Creo. According to the company, the new 3-D printer will allow dental laboratories and large clinics to create dental splints, models and surgical guides, and thereby grow their business.

Planmeca Creo uses digital light processing technology to create objects out of ultraviolet-curable resin. The 3-D printer has its own dedicated software, which is included.

The company further announced that the device will support the creation of other dental objects of intricate detail, such as temporary fillings and orthodontic models, in the near future.

“3-D printing is the way of the future, as it permits labs and larger clinics to expand their production capabilities and increase efficiency,” said Jukka Kanerva, Vice President of Dental Care Units and CAD/CAM Solutions at Planmeca. “We feel that 3-D printing is set to take on a much more substantial role in dentistry—we can’t wait for our customers to see what Planmeca Creo is capable of.”

Planmeca Creo is available on pre-order, with deliveries expected to begin in June.

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