One-Stop Digital Dental Solutions
D I G I TA L D E N T I S T R Y E N H A N C E S S E R V I C E Q U A L I T Y
WITH 3D PRINTING“3D printing allows us to reproduce real-life conditions
and create customized tools, helping us make theoptimal decision for every patient and perform surgeriessmoothly. Patients are better consulted on the treatment
procedures and outcome, resulting in higher confidence
and satisfaction.”– Dr. Ming-Che Wu,
Sense & Beauty Dental Clinic

CASE STUDYThe Sense & Beauty Dental Clinic (SBDC) in Taiwan is a one-stop dental center offering a rangeof comprehensive dental services to over 10,000 patients annually. Since its start in 2005, SBDC
has emphasized the use of advanced technologies in diagnoses, dental treatments and training
for practitioners.
In addition to incorporating the most advanced equipment, including sterilization units, 3D x-rayscanners, dental washer disinfector and purification system, Dr. Ming-Che Wu, SBDC’s managing
3D printed dental guides to accurately
locate implants

director, added a 3D printer to the center after learning about the technology at a seminar.
“The vividness amazed me when I saw a dental part that accurately reproduced soft gingiva forvalidating functional testing for implants, crowns and bridges,” said Dr. Wu. “The colors, textureand details were beyond my expectations. And it was created within much shortened time, whichwould highly benefit our patients.”

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Expedited Dental Treatments
Traditionally, dentists and surgeons fabricate stone models of every patient’s jaw
through handcrafting and clay casting. However, the process requires prolonged
production time and causes material waste as operators remove excess molding
materials. There is also room for improvement on the precision and accuracy ofhandcrafted dental models.
With the Objet Eden 260V™, Dr. Wu can 3D print patients’ jawbones, denturesand other dental implants, making the whole diagnosis process faster and morestreamlined, from intra-oral scanning and modeling to producing customized
dental crowns and fixtures. Instead of spending weeks using traditional fabrication
methods, Dr. Wu’s technicians can build the same denture in just half a day with
3D printing.

3D printed dental models used to test fitting of fixtures

Improving Surgical Safety
After installing the Objet Eden 3D Printer, technicians can convert the digital dataof a patient’s oral scan to a printable STL file. The patient’s dental model is then 3D
printed from the STL file and used as a base for dentists and surgeons to test fit
and use as a communication tool with patients.
For example, instead of showing 3D images to patients, dentists can demonstrate
the pre- and post-treatment conditions using 3D printed models in conjunction
with oral scan software. Patients are better advised on the procedures andoutcomes, leading to greater confidence and satisfaction.
“Another key benefit of 3D printing lies in its capability to produce models ofimplants and end-use oral fixtures in very fine detail with a smooth surface,” Dr.
Wu said. “Every patient has their unique dental anatomy, so required treatments
and surgical tools may vary even if two oral conditions are similar. 3D printing
allows us to replicate real-life conditions and produce customized tools, helping us
make the optimal decision for every patient and perform the surgery smoothly.”
3D printing now plays an important role in dental implant surgeries at SBDC.
Instead of manually adjusting tools by relying on experience, surgeons can create
implants and guides within hours. The 3D printing process is quick and the 3D
printed guides are highly precise, improving the overall operation safety while
minimizing patient’s discomfort and speeding up recovery.
Digital dentistry and 3D printing has allowed Dr. Wu to capitalize on opportunities
from other parts of Taiwan and overseas. As the first clinic to adopt digitaldentistry, SBDC now serves as an education hub hosting seminars and workshops
for dental practitioners, introducing the innovative technology and sharing bestpractices with other industry players.
“3D printing allows us to reproduce real-life conditions and create customized
tools, helping us make the optimal decision for every patient and perform surgeriessmoothly. Patients are better consulted on the treatment procedures and outcome,resulting in higher confidence and satisfaction,” said Dr. Wu.

Converting digital data into printable STL file