SprintRay Inc., a global pioneer in the realm of digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions, has officially announced the receipt of US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its groundbreaking High Impact Denture Base.

This pioneering denture material represents the first-ever ceramic-infused substance designed for 3D fabrication and repair of full and partial removable dentures and baseplates. With an unwavering commitment to exceptional performance, SprintRay has engineered a suite of high-performance denture resins that redefine the landscape of digital dentistry, utilizing advancements in ceramic-infused 3D printing materials to deliver unparalleled mechanical properties. By leveraging these innovative High Impact Denture resins, SprintRay has streamlined the fabrication process, offering dental professionals a seamless and efficient in-office workflow for removable dentures.

As the global demand for dentures continues to surge, projected to reach an estimated $3.1 billion by 2032, it is evident that the need for cutting-edge solutions is more pressing than ever before. In the United States alone, approximately 40 million adults are edentulous, lacking all of their natural teeth, and an additional six million adults receive new dentures each year. Traditionally, the production of dentures involved analog impressions sent to laboratories, leading to protracted treatment timelines of up to four to six patient visits and waiting periods of three to four weeks. The advent of digitally produced dentures has introduced the benefits of speed and convenience through in-office fabrication. However, the limitations of first-generation 3D resins in terms of performance, strength, and durability have hindered widespread adoption. SprintRay, with its complete digital solution and High Performance resins, aims to address these limitations by offering unmatched strength and durability without compromising on speed.

SprintRay CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Amir Mansouri, stated, "SprintRay was founded on the promise of developing carefully curated 3D printing solutions with market-leading performance, and our high impact denture ecosystem is a key example of this commitment. We wanted to ensure that, unlike with first-generation 3D printed or legacy milled denture solutions, dental professionals won't have to compromise on strength, longevity, or durability for in-office speed and efficiency. We sought to develop a solution that delivered on all fronts."

The proprietary NanoFusion™ technology employed by SprintRay is the driving force behind the exceptional performance of their High Impact Denture resins. By skillfully suspending the optimal amount of ceramic with minimal mixing, these resins offer unparalleled denture strength and fracture resistance. The unique composition and dense polymer chains formed through NanoFusion™ ensure that dental prostheses crafted with High Impact Denture Base and Teeth resins possess superior strength, longevity, and durability when compared to materials from competitors. These resins, infused with the ideal amount of ceramic, excel in both fracture resistance and wear resistance, surpassing the performance of 3D printing and milled materials available in the market.

To tackle the challenges associated with 3D printing and provide a comprehensive scan-to-print solution, the SprintRay digital denture workflow incorporates an innovative design feature. By partnering with leading dental scanner manufacturers, SprintRay has simplified the transfer of patient data scans to their cloud-based platform, SprintRay Cloud Design. This platform offers high-quality, expert design services, ensuring efficient design turnaround times of 48-72 hours. This reduction in time compared to traditional denture workflows enables dental professionals to deliver custom denture design services on-demand, starting as low as $75 per arch, without the need for dental computer-aided design (CAD) software. Furthermore, Cloud Design provides dentists with three aesthetic options for full arch complete denture designs, allowing for customization to meet each patient's unique aesthetic and financial requirements.

SprintRay's High Impact Denture resins are seamlessly integrated with their industry-leading 3D printing ecosystem, which includes the Pro S 3D printer, as well as the advanced ProCure 2 and Pro Wash/Dry systems. This fully integrated workflow empowers dentists to produce a complete denture in less than two hours. By employing this streamlined process, dentists can achieve optimal results for their patients with as few as two visits.

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