3D Systems Releases New FDA-Cleared Denture Solution

3D Systems has commercially released its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution for the U.S. market. This solution for jetted, monolithic (1-piece) dentures uses multiple materials in a single printing process for a long-wear, aesthetic prosthetic for the patient. This is intended to be a scalable alternative to traditional denture fabrication.

“Our consistent investment in this revolutionary dental technology has culminated in an outstanding denture product, delivered to the patient much faster and with better manufacturing economics, to meet the rapidly growing demand for essential dental care over a patient’s entire lifetime," says 3D Systems’ President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Graves. "FDA-cleared, and manufactured to the highest quality standards, dental professionals can stand behind this product with the confidence that they are providing the best care in meeting their patients’ unique needs each day.”

Foundational to 3D Systems’ NextDent Jetted Denture Solution is the new NextDent 300 MultiJet 3D printer. This printer enables production of patient-specific dentures that are cured and safe to handle without needing post-curing steps. To complement the NextDent 300, 3D Systems’ materials scientists developed two dental materials, NextDent Jet Teeth and NextDent Jet Base.

When used in the NextDent 300 printer, these FDA-cleared materials deliver the desired tooth rigidity and gum support. From a manufacturing standpoint, these single-piece, dual material dentures can be produced in a continuous flow print process, with no post-print curing required.   

“It’s rewarding for our team to see our complete NextDent Jetted Denture Solution officially in the market,” says Stijn Hanssen, director, dental solutions, 3D Systems. “Our monolithic jetted denture solution is a truly unique market offering, fusing innovative materials, 3D printing technology, software, and applications expertise. Throughout our extensive beta testing, we’re seeing our manufacturing customers produce a full one-piece denture solution with over 50% less manual labor than using traditional means. From a speed of delivery perspective, the digital workflow, including the NextDent 300 printer, can produce a final product in one day compared to a five-day turnaround from traditional production methods.”

Over the last few months, 3D Systems previewed the full Jetted Denture Solution with select leading dental labs in the United States. With this beta testing now complete, the company is taking orders in the United States for the NextDent 300 printer, which will be manufactured in its South Carolina manufacturing operations. The first units are targeted for shipment in August 2025. European and Asian market releases are anticipated to follow, once the regional regulatory approvals are fully complete. 

3D Systems’ NextDent Jetted Denture Solution is the latest addition to its portfolio. According to internal market estimates, applications for the ‘replacement’ pillar of 3D Systems’ dental strategy in the United States alone represent an approximately $600 million addressable market by 2029. The U.S. market is estimated to be roughly one-third of the total available global market. When combined with the markets for ‘straighten’ (approximately $125 million), ‘protect’ (approximately $150 million) and ‘repair’ (approximately $150 million), the U.S. Dental market represents a nearly $1 billion opportunity for the integration of 3D printing technology. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.