Denstply Sirona Updates Primeprint Dental Resins

Dentsply Sirona has announced a significant advancement in dental technology with their Primeprint dental resins, now approved for retainer manufacturing. The Primeprint Splint ST and Primeprint Splint SF resins, which have secured both FDA clearance and CE marking, represent a notable expansion in the capabilities of modern dental manufacturing technologies.

Innovation in Material Properties

The new resins offer distinctive characteristics tailored to different patient needs. The Primeprint Splint ST provides a balance of medium flexibility and hardness, while its counterpart, the Splint SF, delivers enhanced flexibility with lower hardness levels. Both materials achieve wall thickness measurements beginning at 0.8mm, demonstrating remarkable precision in manufacturing capabilities.

Environmental and Patient Safety Considerations

In a marked departure from traditional dental materials, these new resins are manufactured without potentially harmful substances such as MMA, THF-MA, and TPO. This development addresses growing concerns about biocompatibility in dental appliances, while maintaining high standards of transparency and finish quality that reduce the need for manual processing.

Practitioner Perspectives

The technology has already garnered positive feedback from dental professionals. Dr. Dee Dee Meevasin, founder of Dee for Dentist in Las Vegas, commented on the benefits of in-house manufacturing: “Having the ability to manufacture retainers in-house gives me complete oversight of their quality and customization, resulting in efficiencies in my practice. My patients appreciate the fast turnaround, and I love watching the final product being made in-house.”

Streamlined Manufacturing Process

The manufacturing process integrates seamlessly with existing dental workflows, beginning with digital scanning capabilities through Primescan technology or third-party devices. Dental professionals can either design appliances independently using inLab CAD Software or utilise DS Core Create services, which delivers print-ready designs within six hours.

About the Manufacturer

Dentsply Sirona, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, maintains its position as the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. The company’s commitment to innovation spans over a century, with its shares currently trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol XRAY.

The introduction of these new dental resins represents a significant step forward in the field of dental manufacturing, offering practitioners greater control over the production process while maintaining high standards of patient care and comfort.