Remedent has teamed with Objet Geometries to enhance the fabrication process for dental veneer try-ins and delivery guides using Objet's 3D printing solutions.
With Objet's 3D technology, Remedent is able to create temporary clip-on veneers, allowing patients to realistically evaluate how their final ceramic veneers will look and feel before the order is placed, the company explained. Remedent can now rapidly manufacture high-quality, customized veneer models and delivery trays directly from their proprietary design software, according to Avi Cohen, head of medical solutions at Objet Geometries.
"3D printing technology taps a multibillion dollar market potential by making the production of dental veneers less traumatic, less expensive and less time-consuming for patients, as well as simpler and more profitable for dentists," said Buy De Vreese, chairman and CEO of Remedent, in a press release. "By leveraging the capabilities of Objet's 3D printing solutions worldwide, we can now expand our digital dentistry offering and satisfy the needs of more customers requesting digitally designed veneers."
In related news, Remedent reported net sales of $3.25 million for the third quarter of 2010 (end-December 31), a 77% increase over sales of $1.83 for the same quarter a year ago. Profits for the quarter were $169,000, compared with losses of $1 million for the same quarter in 2009.
