The medical 3D printing brand of Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM), Desktop Health has validated Flexcera Smile Ultra+ resin used to 3D print strong and lifelike teeth restorations for use in dental implantology cases.
Launched in 2021, Flexcera is a family of FDA 510(k) cleared nanoceramic polymers used for 3D printing restorative and removable dental products. Flexcera Smile Ultra+ is also an FDA 510 (k) cleared, MDR certified, and CE marked resin for 3D printed restoratives, such as crowns and bridges, and removables, such as dentures. Now, this material is indicated for implant-supported denture provisionals, commonly referred to as an All-on-X prosthetic. The X is a patient-specific variable for how many implants are supporting the denture.
Flexcera Smile Ultra+ is available in six natural tooth shades and in two bottle sizes. A full set of Flexcera upper teeth arches costs a fraction of other handmade or milled solutions on the market. A single kilogram bottle of Flexcera Smile Ultra+ delivers up to 50 affordable All-on-X arches. This allows dental professionals to print multiple copies and personalize the patient shades, delivering next-level patient care.
Flexcera Smile Ultra+ has been validated for use in 3D printing on several advanced dental printers, including Desktop Health Einstein, Einstein Pro XL, EnvisionOne, and D4K, as well as Asiga Max UV, Max 2, Ultra, and Pro 4K. Additionally, it is compatible with the Carbon M series dental 3D printers. The print time for a full set of Flexcera Smile Ultra+ arches ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the specific case requirements and the printer used.
